Hunt County, TX – Cynthia Whitaker Killed in Head-On Crash on US-69

Hunt County, TX (January 24, 2021) – A head-on collision reported on Friday evening claimed one person’s life. On January 22, the Texas Department of Public Safety was requested to assist at the scene of a crash on US Highway 69.

Reports from authorities show that Cynthia Whitaker was driving a Toyota Corolla north on US Highway 69 when her vehicle collided head-on with a Chevrolet pickup truck, which was driven by Greg Bostick.

Whitaker sustained fatal injuries in the accident. Authorities arrived at the scene and pronounced the victim deceased. Bostick sustained serious injuries and was transported to Hunt Regional Medical Center of Greenville.

At this time, the Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the accident.

Our thoughts are with Greg Bostick at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

We would like to offer our condolences to the family of Cynthia Whitaker at this time.

Fatal Car Accidents in Texas

Motor vehicle accidents resulting in injuries occur roughly every two minutes here in Texas. These accidents add up to more than 270,000 people being injured every year across our state. Although the degrees of injuries vary immensely, there are numerous people who are left with life-threatening injuries that impact their health and wellbeing. Even worse, more than 3,600 people lose their lives annually in crashes.

These incidents show that around ten victims lose their lives in unexpected collisions every day. In the majority of cases, driver error is the cause. When drivers are distracted, drive recklessly, driving while intoxicated, and engage in other activities while operating their vehicles, they place the lives of others sharing the road at immense risk for being injured or killed. In many cases, grieving families are forced to deal with tens of thousands of dollars in funeral costs and medical bills related to the loss of their loved ones. When victims are killed in motor vehicle accidents, it is imperative that their families reach out to a wrongful death attorney in Texas as soon as possible to protect their legal rights. Families may be entitled to compensation to help cover various economic and non-economic burdens they face moving forward after losing a loved one in a preventable collision.

Working with a reputable and effective legal team after losing a loved one in a preventable collision is your best bet at getting the justice you deserve and the compensation you need moving forward. We at Rasansky Law Firm are dedicated to helping families get the justice they deserve after losing loved ones in tragic collisions. Our Texas car accident attorneys work diligently to hold wrongdoers accountable so families can get the justice and compensation they deserve. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to explore legal options available for you. Schedule a free case evaluation with our team at your earliest convenience to see how we can help you recover after losing a loved one in an accident as a result of another driver’s negligence.

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Disclaimer: As a member of the Dallas community, Rasansky Law Firm’s goal is to improve the safety of all residents in the great state of Texas. While we are extremely saddened by the accidents we report on, we hope that through knowledge of these accidents, individuals will exercise caution in order to avoid similar accidents in the future. These reports are not solicitations for business and the information included herein should not be taken as medical or legal advice. We hope for the quickest recovery for those involved in these accidents.