Houston, TX - One Killed, Two Hurt in Collision on Fulton St

Houston, TX (April 3, 2024) - On Monday, April 1, one person was killed and two others were injured after a car accident in the Houston area. The deadly crash was reported at the 10400 block of Fulton Street early that morning at around 8 a.m. Local reports indicated that a gray Dodge Charger and a gold Honda Odyssey collided at the scene. 

It was later revealed that the Dodge was waiting at a stop sign before it entered the intersection and was hit by the oncoming Honda. The woman driving the Honda was taken to a local hospital for treatment where she later succumbed to her injuries. A 17-year-old female passenger in the Honda and the woman driving the Dodge were also hospitalized for treatment of sustained injuries. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

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 Intersection Crashes in Texas

Most of us travel through intersections every time we hit the road. These areas of the road seem safe enough, but in reality, statistics paint a different picture. Intersections are the site of nearly 40 percent of car accidents in the United States. These types of crashes can be quite severe. In fact, almost 20 percent of traffic fatalities and 50 percent of injury collisions take place at intersections. Any time you enter an intersection, you are potentially entering the path of an oncoming driver, and you can be hit at almost any time. It is important that you are ready to partner with a trained lawyer in order to pursue a strong claim for compensation. 

Deadly collisions are always hard for those closest to the victim. You may feel that your life will never be the same, but it is key that you are ready to take the necessary steps to protect your legal flights. Surviving family members are often left to take on the resulting damages from a fatal crash, meaning that they have to deal with these losses on top of the grief of losing a loved one. If you are thinking about pursuing a wrongful death claim, contact a trained lawyer to get started on your case. 

A wrongful death claim can potentially provide some relief during the difficult time that follows a deadly crash. However, these types of cases are often extremely complicated. That is why it is key that you work with a qualified Houston wrongful death lawyer to get the best possible outcome for your case. The legal team at Rasansky Law Firm is here to help you during this trying time, and we have a proven track record of helping grieving families from all over Texas pursue successful wrongful death cases. Give us a call today at 214-651-6100.