Conlen, TX - One Killed in Semi-Train Collision on FM 807

Conlen, TX (March 28, 2024) - One person was killed after a crash involving a train and an 18-wheeler in the Conlen area on Tuesday, March 26. The deadly crash was reported on Farm to Market Road 807 that afternoon. Local reports indicated that a southbound semi-truck was traveling on FM-807 at the time of the deadly crash. 

The commercial truck was hit by a train headed northeast. The truck driver, 48-year-old Rene Almenares-Durand of Dodge City, KS, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to render aid to the involved parties. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. No further information on the deadly accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash 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 Semi-Truck Crashes in Texas

As most of us know, large semi-truck accidents are among the worst on Texas roads. The state continues to lead the country in 18-wheeler accident fatalities, and thousands of people in the state suffer serious injuries from truck accidents each year. When fully loaded, these enormous trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and measure close to 70 feet in length. Innocent victims are involved in over 500,000 trucking accidents reported across the United States each year, resulting in thousands of deaths on average. Managing the aftermath of a deadly crash is never easy, and it is always in your best interest to work with a trained attorney in order to pursue a claim for compensation. 

Semi-trucks can be an active threat to anyone on the road. We all know how devastating these types of crashes can be, and the resulting injuries and other damages are often much more severe. There are also specific rules and regulations involved in truck injury cases. Only an attorney who has experience handling these types of cases can get you the results you need to achieve a complete recovery. You can run into many obstacles and roadblocks as you seek an injury claim, and it is important that you have someone on your side who is ready to help you navigate the complicated claims process. 

Losing someone close to you is always incredibly difficult. You will likely feel that nothing in your life will ever be the same. It is important that you are able to pursue justice by filing a wrongful death claim with the help of a trained lawyer. At Rasansky Law Firm, we think that following a fatal semi-truck accident, grieving families need legal support. Our expert semi-truck crash attorneys are here to assist you. If you want to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney about your case, call our offices at 214-651-6100. We will not stop until you and your family can the full value of your case and the at-fault party is brought to justice for their role in the accident.