Helotes, TX - Injuries in Deadly Dump Truck Crash at TX-16 & TX-211

Helotes, TX (April 17, 2024) - One person was killed and another was hurt after a collision involving a dump truck outside of Helotes on Tuesday, April 16. The deadly accident was reported at the intersection of TX-16 and TX-211 early that morning around 8:11 a.m. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene after being notified of the collision. 

Local reports revealed that a dump truck lost control while making a left turn onto TX-211 SB from TX-16 NB. The dump truck collided with a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. The man driving the pickup was pinned inside the vehicle and suffered fatal injuries in the impact. The dump truck was reportedly on its side when emergency crews arrived, and the trucker was partially ejected. The trucker was extricated by attending emergency units and transported to a local hospital for treatment of head trauma. No further information on the deadly crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident 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 victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery. 

Dump Truck Accidents in Texas

Dump trucks represent a considerable risk to other vehicles on the road. Based on recent data, over 5,000 dump truck collisions in the United States result in fatalities or severe injuries each year. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that during the past few years, there has been an approximate 19 percent increase in the number of dump truck collisions. Dump truck crashes are overwhelmingly the result of driver error, often caused by tired or inexperienced truck drivers. You should speak with an experienced lawyer if you or a loved one is severely injured in a trucking accident so that you can build a compelling case for damages.

Accidents involving trucks are not like other types of collisions. The size of the vehicles makes them much more destructive. This means that an unplanned crash could cause you to suffer severe and even life-threatening injuries. In these trying times, the last thing you want is to be left on your own. Federal and state regulations related to truck injury claims can be rather complex. You should work with a trained attorney who handles cases involving semi-truck collisions on a regular basis. After a catastrophic accident, you will always have the best opportunity to pursue the entire amount of your claim and maximize your recovery. 

The trained team of lawyers at Rasansky Law Firm is here to help you make sure your legal rights are protected in the aftermath of a life-changing 18-wheeler crash. A qualified Helotes 18-wheeler accident lawyer is ready to fight for your full and fair compensation. We are here to help answer any questions that you may have during a free consultation. Contact our law offices today at 214-651-6100 to get to work on your case.