The fatal accident was reported on US-385 at around 10:20 a.m. It was reported that a GMC Sierra and a semi-trailer were stopped at a red light on the highway. Another semi-trailer was approaching the intersection and was unable to control its speed and hit the back of the other semi.
The trailer of the stopped rig detached and caused the truck to push into the Sierra. There were six passengers in the GMC, and all were transported to Amarillo Northwest Texas Hospital for treatment of sustained injuries.
The 83-year-old Amarillo man operating the first semi-trailer was killed in the accident.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly crash is in progress.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly Semi-Truck Accidents in Texas
Texas highways are filled with large trucks, and accidents involving these massive rigs are commonplace. The annual report on heavy truck and bus incident statistics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration states that 649 people died in commercial truck accidents in the state in 2017, the highest number ever recorded. Texas consistently ranks first in the country for fatal semi-truck accidents, and either the truck driver or a careless transportation provider may be held accountable.The defendant may be held accountable for any damages if someone dies intentionally or because of their negligence. A trucking accident will often involve many parties, and that is why you need a lawyer with the necessary expertise to handle these kinds of claims. If you want to get started on your case, get in touch with an attorney immediately to start gathering crucial evidence. It is never easy to deal with a loved one’s death. In addition to coping with the pain of the loss and any potential legal action, the remaining family members also need to consider their financial situation. Any person or organization that the surviving spouse, child, or parent of the deceased deems to be accountable for the death may be sued for wrongful death in Texas, according to the law. If you want to ensure that the person or entity responsible for the death is held accountable, the executor of the estate should bring a wrongful death lawsuit. Anyone who loses a loved one in a semi-truck accident is going through an extremely difficult time in their life. The Boys Ranch wrongful death attorneys at The Rasansky | McKenzie Law are prepared to advocate for you and anybody else who has lost a loved one in a trucking accident. If it is found that the person or thing that caused the accident acted carelessly in some way, your family may be entitled to monetary damages or compensation. Our legal team is prepared to fight for justice if you want to ensure that the person or entity at fault for the deadly accident is held accountable. Call our offices as soon as possible at 214-651-6100 if you are interested in setting up a free legal consultation with a qualified attorney.