Cisco, TX - Truck Driver Killed in Cow-Vehicle Crash at US-183 & CR 156

Cisco, TX (September 28, 2023) - A truck driver was killed while operating a big rig outside of Cisco on Monday, September 25. 

The deadly crash was reported on US-183 near County Road 156 early that morning at around 3 a.m. Local sources indicated that a 43-year-old man was driving an 18-wheeler traveling southbound on the highway. It was then that the truck hit a cow on the roadway. The impact caused the trucker to lose control of the vehicle which then overturned. 

The driver sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was later pronounced dead. Authorities have not yet stated where the cow came from. 

The identity of the deceased party has been withheld. No further information has been made public at this time. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly accident is in the hands of local authorities, and more information will be made public as it continues. 

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

Deadly Trucker Accidents in Texas

Truck driving is a hazardous industry, and it should come as no surprise that many truckers suffer serious and even life-threatening injuries while on the job. The number of fatal truck driving injuries has only increased in recent years, and more than 500,000 large trucks are involved in traffic accidents in the United States each year. There were 756 truckers who were killed in the line of duty in 2012, and truck drivers had a nearly seven times greater fatality rate than other industries, according to statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII). When someone close to you loses their life in a deadly accident, it can seem almost impossible to handle. It can be even worse when the fatal incident is caused by another person’s negligent actions. You need to be sure that you do everything in your power to protect yourself if you or someone close to you is involved in a serious truck accident. You may not even be considering taking legal action at this time, but you need to move quickly in order to ensure that important evidence is preserved. If you wait too long, you are at risk of losing key evidence that can prove who is responsible for the deadly crash, and this can impact your ability to recover the full compensation you are owed. The legal team at Rasansky Law Firm has years of experience helping crash victims pursue full compensation for their injuries and other damages resulting from a semi-truck accident, and we want to help you during this difficult time. Our Cisco wrongful death lawyers can help you better understand your legal options and ensure that you are able to make informed decisions about your financial recovery. If you want to discuss your case with a caring personal injury lawyer, give us a call today at 214-651-6100.