Houston, TX – 2-Year-Old Child Killed in Crash on US-290

Houston, TX (February 13, 2021) – An accident reported in the Houston area on Friday afternoon claimed the life of a young girl. At approximately 3:15 p.m., on February 12, the Houston Police Department responded to the scene of a three-vehicle collision on US Highway 290.

Reports from the HPD show that a green Ford pickup truck ran the red light at the intersection of US Highway 290 and Bingle Road. As a result, the Ford crashed into a Toyota minivan. The impact of the crash pushed the minivan into a second vehicle.

A child inside the minivan, who was identified as a 2-year-old girl, was ejected from the minivan. The young girl was rushed to a local hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.

An adult female and a second child in the van, as well as two other people, were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Police confirmed that the driver of the Ford showed signs of intoxication. At this time, the crash remains under investigation.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

We would like to offer our condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Fatal Drunk Driving Accidents in Texas

Accidents across Texas happen approximately every two minutes, leaving at least one person injured. These accidents add up to more than 270,000 people being left with debilitating injuries. Although we want to believe that everyone recovers from their injuries, this is far from the truth. In fact, thousands of people end up passing away due to injuries sustained in car accidents throughout our state each year. On average, seventy people lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents across Texas every week. Distracted drivers are the leading cause of collisions, while impaired driving and speeding are also major contributors. More than 1,400 of those injured by drunk drivers in auto accidents here in Texas end up losing their lives as a result of their injuries. When victims die in drunk-driving accidents, it is crucial that their families reach out to a respected wrongful death attorney in Texas as soon as possible. You may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate the financial burdens you face moving forward after enduring a tragic loss.

Working with a knowledgeable and aggressive attorney in the aftermath of a loved one’s fatal accident is your best bet for getting the justice you deserve. Every day, Rasansky Law Firm’s car accident attorneys in Texas work diligently to help victims and their families protect their legal rights. When families lose loved ones in drunk-driving accidents, we work diligently to help them hold wrongdoers accountable so they can collect the maximum amount of compensation available for funeral arrangements, lost wages, and various other damages they face. We strive to provide the most trusted and effective legal representation for our clients to ensure they are in the best position imaginable to move forward after being harmed in a life-changing accident. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to see how our team can help you recover after the tragic loss of a loved one. 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.