Barstow, TX - Trucker Killed in Crash with 18-Wheeler & Train at I-20BL & CR 135

Barstow, TX (May 7, 2023) - A collision involving a train and a commercial truck in Barstow ended in fatal injuries on Friday night, May 5. 

The deadly accident was reported at the intersection of Interstate 20 Business and County Road 135 at around 7 p.m. The two vehicles collided, and the operator of the rig suffered fatal injuries. The identity of the deceased has not been provided at this time. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly crash is in progress. 

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

Fatal Truck-Train Accidents in Texas

According to TxDOT, there were 5,620 accidents involving semi-trucks in Texas in 2022. Statistics show that a total of 1,228 people died as a result of 928 fatal trucking accidents that year, which is roughly double the national average. In order to begin working on your case, speak with a lawyer as soon as possible if you or a loved one suffered injuries in a semi-truck collision.

A fatal accident is irreversible, and nothing can bring back a loved one who died as a result of someone else's negligence. You can still seek the monetary compensation you need to bring your family's financial recovery and justice for your departed family member with the aid of wrongful death attorneys. Although it will never bring your loved one back, a wrongful death suit can help with any financial concerns brought on by the accident.

In the state of Texas, wrongful death happens when someone else dies as a result of someone else's criminal activity, negligence, carelessness, or incompetence. The surviving family members of the deceased person (the decedent) file a wrongful death claim on their behalf. Civil lawsuits are brought against those who are allegedly to blame for the deaths of others in wrongful death claims. The state or the federal government, who both have the power to initiate criminal charges, is not the party that brings wrongful death claims on behalf of the deceased's surviving family members.

After losing a family member in an 18-wheeler accident, you are likely experiencing both financial and emotional concerns that you did not expect. The Rasansky Law Firm's wrongful death lawyers in Barstow are ready to fight for your rights and the rights of your surviving family members. After the devastating loss of a loved one in a trucking accident, our legal team will support you by working to recover any financial losses and just compensation so you can pay the costs associated with the deadly incident. Our attorneys will exert every effort to uphold the law and support your claim for financial damages. You have the legal right to file a lawsuit for damages against the person or organization responsible. Our firm has had success in the past defending clients' legal rights and obtaining the results they need for a full recovery. Call our offices at 214-651-6100 right away to arrange a free consultation.