Austin, TX - Four Killed in Dump Truck Crash at TX-130 & Maha Loop Rd

Austin, TX (December 10, 2023) - On Monday, December 4, four people died in a collision involving a dump truck in the Austin area. The deadly accident took place on TX-130 near Maha Loop Road. Four people were reportedly traveling in a sedan on the highway when the vehicle collided with a dump truck. All of the passengers suffered fatal injuries in the crash and were soon pronounced dead at the scene by attending medical personnel. 

A fifth victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of sustained injuries. No updates on their condition have been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials, and more information will be provided as it continues. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.

Deadly Semi-Truck Accidents in Texas

According to data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there are more than 57,000 commercial truck accidents in the United States each year. Large semi-trucks and eighteen-wheelers are involved in many of these crashes. Over 6,700 collisions involving semi-trucks occurred in Texas in 2022, accounting for over 10 percent of all truck collisions reported in the country. Every year, commercial trucks travel more than 31 billion miles across Texas.

It is never easy to deal with the aftermath of a fatal truck accident. Suddenly losing someone dear to you can be upsetting, and you may not know what to do. You might discover afterward that the collision was caused in part by another careless driver. If a fatal accident results in damages and other expenses, families may be able to recover those costs by filing a wrongful death claim. To ensure that you and your family can get the necessary compensation after a terrible crash, get in touch with a reputable Texas wrongful death attorney.

You should not try to handle a wrongful death claim on your own. These are some of the most complicated cases, and you will already be going through a lot during this difficult time. You need to be sure that you can make a full recovery in the aftermath of a serious crash that results in the loss of a loved one or family member. 

After a fatal accident, Rasansky Law Firm is aware of the suffering you are going through. Financial responsibility for the aftermath of a tragic crash should not fall on the families or other relatives of the deceased, particularly if another person's fault caused the tragedy. You must take all reasonable steps to safeguard your legal rights, which includes calling a wrongful death attorney in Austin as soon as possible. Give us a call at 214-651-6100 to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney about your case if you have any questions concerning your capacity to pursue a claim following a fatal accident.