Austin, TX - One Dies, One Hurt in 18-Wheeler Crash on FM 969

Austin, TX (December 12, 2023) - On Sunday morning, December 10, one person was killed and another was injured following a two-vehicle accident in the Austin area. The deadly crash was reported at the 11000 block of Farm to Market Road 969 near Blue Bluff Road at around 10:20 a.m. A semi-truck and a passenger car collided at the scene. One victim suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Another victim was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center in serious condition. The area was completely shut down as emergency crews were present, and the resulting wreckage had to be cleared by tow trucks before the roadway was reopened to outside traffic. The identities of the involved parties have been withheld. No additional information on the accident has been provided. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing accident investigation. 

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.

Texas Fatal 18-Wheeler Collisions

Texas is a state that experiences a high number of semi-truck accidents. Most of these accidents occur on interstates and highways, and these vehicles are often the largest on the road. Roadways like Interstate 10 and Interstate 35 are hotspots for car crashes, and almost 62 percent of traffic accidents in the state occur on highways, according to findings from Texas Monthly. There were 649 fatalities reported in trucking accidents on Texas roadways in 2017, according to stats from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). 

A wrongful death can impact a family in more than one way. Ultimately, it is up to the authorities whether criminal charges can be pursued against the responsible party. Still, families have a separate right to pursue a civil suit against the at-fault driver after a fatal collision. Texas state law provides families with the ability to pursue a claim for damages if someone else’s negligence contributes to the death of their loved one. These claims are intended to help the family members recover compensation for damages resulting from the accident, including funeral and burial costs, and other expenses. 

A large truck can easily cause a fatal collision, and these massive vehicles are over-represented in national roadway fatalities. If you have experienced the loss of a loved one in a semi-truck accident, you need to make sure that your legal rights are protected. A trained personal injury lawyer in Texas can help you maximize your recovery. 

The legal team at Rasansky Law Firm is here to help you every step of the way if you choose to pursue a wrongful death claim. Our Texas wrongful death lawyers will be able to help you navigate the complicated claims process. We will not stop until you are able to achieve a complete financial recovery. If you want to get started on your case today, call us at 214-651-6100.