Corpus Christi, TX - Laredo Resident Killed in 18-Wheeler Crash on TX-44

Corpus Christi, TX (March 27, 2023) - A person from Laredo was killed after being involved in a crash with an 18-wheeler in Corpus Christi on Sunday, March 26. 

The fatal accident was reported on TX-44 at around 6:11 a.m. It was reported that a Volvo truck tractor semi-trailer was headed westbound when the trucker reportedly failed to stay in a single lane. The truck veered into eastbound traffic, where it collided head-on with a Ford F-150 pickup truck. 

The 25-year-old driver of the pickup sustained fatal injuries in the impact. No additional information has been provided at this time. 

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

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

Deadly Trucking Accidents in Texas

The amount of injuries and fatalities from 18-wheeler accidents in Texas is way above average. Almost 2,000 people suffer injuries as a result of 18-wheeler accidents each year, with over 300 fatalities reported on average. Around 2,000 people are hurt, and almost 300 people are killed in trucking accidents in every 15,000 trucking accidents reported in the state. In other words, there is roughly one injury and one death for every seven accidents and every fifty accidents. 

The level of pain and anguish you experience when a family member dies as a result of someone else's carelessness or incompetence can seem unimaginable. Along with mourning the loss of a loved one, you will also have to pay for funeral and medical bills. The prospect of bringing a wrongful death claim may be intimidating, despite the fact that you want to seek justice for your loved one's untimely passing. A personal injury attorney can assist you in obtaining the compensation you are entitled to.

The Corpus Christi wrongful death attorneys at the Rasansky Law Firm are ready to fight for justice on your side if a loved one perished in an 18-wheeler accident. We are devoted to assisting you in recovering any financial damages that result from the death of a loved one in a major trucking accident. We pledge to bring legal action against the person accountable for your loved one's demise and to make up for any losses you endured. Our firm has a track record of effectively defending clients' legal rights and obtaining the results they need for a full recovery. In support of your wrongful death claim, our legal team will tenaciously pursue justice on your side and present the strongest possible evidence. To talk with us about your case today, call our offices at 214-651-6100.