El Paso, TX - Passenger Killed in Semi-Truck Crash on I-10

El Paso, TX (December 22, 2023) - On Saturday, December 16, one person was killed after a two-vehicle collision in the El Paso area. The deadly accident was reported on Interstate 10 EB at around 2:55 a.m. A 2017 Nissan Versa was traveling east when the driver veered to the right and hit a parked semi-truck that was in the emergency lane. 

A passenger in the Nissan was ejected in the crash and suffered fatal injuries. The deceased victim was later identified as 31-year-old Alexander Ortiz. The 31-year-old man driving the Nissan was later arrested for charges of driving under the influence. No additional information on the deadly accident is available at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the fatal crash is being handled by local law enforcement officials, and more updates will be provided as it continues. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Alexander Ortiz at this time.

Deadly 18-Wheeler Accidents in Texas

Driving near a semi-truck can cause anxiety and fear for many drivers. Over 500,000 truck-related crashes occur each year in the United States, and these collisions cause over 5,000 fatalities and hundreds of thousands of injuries on average. Deaths from truck accidents are not uncommon in Texas, and the state's rate of trucking fatalities is far higher than the national average. Statistics show that nearly 10 percent of the nation's trucking accidents take place in the state. 

It is always terrible to lose a loved one in a tragic semi-truck accident. You will have to deal with adjusting to your new reality while juggling a barrage of unfamiliar feelings. If you later discover that someone else's careless acts caused the deadly collision, you need to be certain that you are capable of taking the required steps to defend your loved one's rights. You should only rely on a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer with experience managing cases of this nature to make sure you can get fair compensation for any losses brought on by a traumatic 18-wheeler accident.

A wrongful death suit can be very complicated, and you should not try to handle it on your own. You want to be ready if any obstacles arise during your claim, and a trained lawyer will be ready to help. You should never leave your recovery to chance. Contact a lawyer as soon as possible to maximize your recovery and make sure your case is handled responsibly. 

If a fatal trucking accident claims a loved one, the legal team at Rasansky Law Firm is ready to assist you during the claims process. Our El Paso wrongful death attorneys have years of experience fighting for compensation in wrongful death cases, and we are here to support you at every turn. We can answer any questions that you may have about your ability to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit during a free consultation. Give us a call at 214-651-6100 to speak with a knowledgeable lawyer about your situation today.