Cuero, TX – Fatal Truck Crash on US-183 Takes Life of Laura Rivera

Cuero, TX (January 25, 2023) – A truck accident reported on Saturday morning in Cuero claimed the life of a 38-year-old woman from Victoria, Texas. The Texas Department of Public Safety was called to the site of a crash on US Highway 183.

According to DPS, at around 6:35 a.m., 38-year-old Laura Yvette Rivera was driving north on US Highway 183 in a 2019 Kia Sorento.

For reasons unknown, a southbound 2022 Kenworth semi-truck, which was towing a trailer, veered into her lane and crashed into her SUV head-on.

The impact of the crash caused the Kia to overturn and come to rest on its roof, positioned on an embankment just off the roadway.

Rivera was fatally hurt in the crash. She was declared dead at the scene at approximately 7:10 a.m.

The truck driver, 43-year-old Reinald Duntae Cobb, Sr., was uninjured.

DPS is currently investigating the crash.

We offer our condolences to the family of Laura Yvette Rivera at this time.

Truck Accidents in Texas

Fatal truck crashes claimed the lives of over 1200 people in 2021 across the state of Texas. Many of these fatal crashes involved some form of negligence. Driver fatigue continues to be at the top of the list of causes of fatal truck crashes that we see in our state. When drivers fall asleep behind the wheel or drive while drowsy, they are likely to drift into other lanes and crash into other vehicles.

Another leading cause of fatal big rig wrecks that we see is speeding. Trucks take far more time and distance to come to a complete stop while traveling on the road. When the driver is operating the vehicle at too high of a speed, it can make coming to a stop quickly nearly impossible. Other leading factors in fatal truck crashes across our state include impairment, distractions, and failure to yield.

After a victim loses their life in a truck accident in the state of Texas, surviving relatives are able to pursue legal action a wrongful death claim can help your family secure financial compensation that can be used to alleviate some of the financial burdens that you face. Following the wrongful death of a loved one, you may be entitled to compensation to cover funeral costs and burial expenses. In addition, your family may be able to recover compensation for lost earning capacity and various other expenses and losses. Seeking the assistance of a wrongful death lawyer in Cuero can help to determine what compensation you may be entitled to recover.

Our Cuero truck accident lawyers at Rasansky Law Firm understand that losing a loved one as a result of a truck accident can be a difficult experience to deal with. Our dedicated legal advocates are here to help guide your family through the process of protecting your legal rights and fighting for justice on your behalf. If your loved one has died due to a fatal truck crash, contact our Texas personal injury law firm today at 214-651-6100. Our lawyers can schedule a free consultation to meet with you at your earliest convenience to get started on your case.

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