El Paso, TX - Man Killed in Collision with Semi-Truck on Gateway Blvd

El Paso, TX (January 21, 2024) - A man died following a collision with a semi-truck in the El Paso area on Saturday, January 20. The deadly crash occurred at the 3999 block of Gateway N. Boulevard early that morning at around 11:43 a.m. Local reports indicated that the driver of a semi-truck was headed northbound when a 2020 Hyundai Elantra entered the roadway. 

The 18-wheeler T-boned the Hyundai. The driver of the Elantra was transported to a local hospital in serious condition where they later succumbed to their injuries. At this time, the identity of the deceased party has not been revealed. 

The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were used to clear the resulting debris and reopen the roadway. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is underway. 

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

Fatal Semi-Truck Crashes in Texas

In Texas, serious accidents involving tractor-trailers and semi-trucks are extremely common. According to statistics, the state accounts for around 10 percent of all semi-truck accidents reported in the United States, and in 2022, there were 6,740 18-wheeler collisions in the state. Statistics found that for every 15,000 truck accidents, there were about 2,000 injuries and 300 fatalities. Many Texans are wrongfully killed in semi-truck accidents each year. You can be eligible for compensation if a loved one dies in a terrible semi-truck crash.

It hurts so much to lose a loved one in a tragic accident, and you may feel as though your life will never be the same. In many cases, families will later discover that the death was caused by someone's reckless actions. This only serves to make the situation more frustrating and unfair. You and your surviving family members need to be able to make informed decisions in order to get the compensation you are entitled to following a fatal crash. Given that semi-truck accidents may be disastrous and frequently end in fatalities, you need to be prepared to act to protect the legal rights of you and your family. 

Family members of the deceased can obtain the money that would have been owed to the victim if they had survived the crash by bringing a wrongful death claim. An attorney with experience handling wrongful death claims can help you at each step of the legal process. You need assistance throughout the difficult legal process since filing a claim after a fatal semi-truck accident may be a drawn-out and difficult procedure to handle on your own. 

Following a fatal semi-truck collision, the legal team at Rasansky Law Firm is here to assist you as you pursue a claim for compensation. Our El Paso wrongful death attorneys are committed to helping you get the money you need to pay for your funeral and burial fees in addition to any further expenses for medical care following a deadly trucking accident. Give us a call at (214) 651-6100.