Fritch, TX - Pedestrian Dies in Crash with Chevy SUV on TX-136

Fritch, TX (April 4, 2024) - On Monday, April 1, a pedestrian was killed following a traffic accident in the Fritch area. The deadly crash was reported on TX-136 late that evening around 8:30 p.m. Local reports indicated that a pedestrian was struck by a Chevrolet SUV. 

Paramedics were quickly dispatched to the scene after being notified of a pedestrian-vehicle crash. The victim was struck near the 200 block of W. Broadway. Despite life-saving measures by attending medical personnel, the pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. The identity of the deceased party has not been confirmed at this time. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

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

Deadly Pedestrian Accidents in Texas

In recent years, there has been a sharp rise in pedestrian fatalities in Texas. The number of fatal pedestrian accidents in the state has increased by almost 30 percent in just the last five years alone, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). In 2022, one out of every five road deaths in the state involved a pedestrian, and there were 5,766 pedestrian crashes on Texas roads that year resulting in 830 fatalities and 1,526 injuries. It is crucial to be ready to take the required actions to recover from a fatal collision by working closely with an experienced personal injury lawyer. 

It is unfair for family members to pay the price for a negligent driver's behavior in the event of a deadly crash. Tragically, fatal auto collisions occur in Texas on a regular basis. To guarantee that your legal rights are protected, you must work with an experienced lawyer who has helped families win wrongful death claims in the past. You run the risk of incurring significant financial losses that you are not ready to manage on your own, which will only make matters more challenging as you grieve the loss of a close family member. You can pursue a wrongful death case with the assistance of an experienced attorney to cover these damages and ensure that the at-fault party is brought to justice. 

Deadly car accidents can change your life like nothing else, and you do not want to be alone during this sensitive time. The legal team at Rasansky Law Firm has helped many people just like you pursue successful wrongful death claims after deadly pedestrian accidents. We want to do everything possible to help you during this difficult time. Our Fritch wrongful death lawyers are here to answer any questions that you may have during a free consultation. If you are ready to get to work on your case, contact our law offices today at 214-651-6100 to discuss your situation with a trained lawyer and get started on your pursuit of justice.