Houston, TX - Fatal Crash with Tractor-Trailer on US-90 Claims Two Lives

Houston, TX (April 4, 2023) - Two men were killed following a collision involving a tractor-trailer in the Houston area on Friday, March 31. 

The deadly crash was reported on US-90 at around 10:30 p.m. It was reported that a driver was traveling at a high rate of speed when he collided with a commercial truck that was leaving a truck yard near Greens Bayou. The 21-year-old driver and his 20-year-old passenger sustained fatal injuries in the collision. 

The truck driver was not hurt in the crash. No charges have been filed at this time. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly accident is in progress. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time.

Deadly 18-Wheeler Crashes in Texas

Over 2 million big rigs operate in the United States. Every year, more than 500,000 18-wheeler accidents take place across the nation, and 5,000 of them result in fatal injuries. A driver or passenger who was not at the time traveling in an 18-wheeler is involved in nearly 98 percent of these fatalities. Annual injuries and fatalities from 18-wheeler accidents are significant in Texas. Almost 300 fatalities and over 2,000 injuries are caused by 18-wheeler accidents each year.

If a loved one passed away as a result of someone else's negligence, it is traumatic, and nothing can bring them back. Wrongful death attorneys can help you fight for the financial compensation that would allow your family to try to mend while also helping you seek justice for your deceased loved one. The days, weeks, and even years after a wrongful death can be overwhelming, and you and your loved ones may be eligible for compensation. 

Wrongful death claims, as opposed to criminal prosecutions, are civil lawsuits brought against parties who are thought to be responsible for the deaths of others. The state or the federal government, which both have the power to bring criminal charges, are not the parties that bring wrongful death claims; rather, it is the surviving family members of the deceased. The purpose of wrongful death cases is to allow the deceased's surviving family members the chance to pursue financial compensation for the losses they have suffered as a result of the irresponsible actions of the at-fault party.

The Houston wrongful death attorneys at the Rasansky Law Firm are prepared to fight for justice on your side if a loved one died in an accident involving an 18-wheeler. We are devoted to aiding you in recouping any monetary losses brought on by the unfortunate loss of a loved one in a trucking accident. We pledge to bring legal action against the person accountable for your loved one's death and to make up for any losses you endured. Our firm has a track record of effectively defending clients' legal rights and obtaining the results they need for a full recovery. Our legal team will tenaciously pursue justice on your side and present the strongest possible case. Call 214-651-6100 right now to schedule a meeting so that we can talk about your situation.