Gilmer, TX - Two Killed, One Hurt in Rear-End Crash with Semi on Bluebell Rd

Gilmer, TX (November 12, 2023) - Two people were killed and another injured following a crash involving a semi-truck in the Gilmer area on Monday, November 6. 

The deadly accident took place on TX-115 near Bluebell Road at around 11 a.m. Local reports indicated that a 59-year-old DeKalb man was headed north on the highway as a 2008 Chevrolet Impala was traveling ahead of him. 

The Chevy was slowing down to make a turn when the 18-wheeler crashed into the rear of the sedan. The impact caused the Impala to enter southbound traffic where a 2016 Honda Civic hit it. 

The driver and passenger in the Chevrolet suffered fatal injuries in the collision. The driver of the Civic was transported to the University of Texas in Tyler for treatment of sustained injuries. The identities of the involved parties have been withheld. 

Local authorities are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery. 

Deadly Rear-End Collisions in Texas

Rear-end collisions are some of the most commonly reported accidents in the United States. In most cases, these crashes are caused by drivers who fail to pay attention to the road or travel too fast to stop in time to avoid an impact. A recent study found that nearly 29 percent of crashes resulting in serious injuries involved rear-end impacts. Another study found that rear-end crashes are involved in nearly 7 percent of traffic fatalities and 20 percent of two-vehicle crash fatalities. 

Driving can be very dangerous, and sharing the road with larger commercial rigs is difficult. Many Texas residents know someone who has been involved in a serious trucking accident, and it can be hard to move on if someone close to you is unfairly killed as a result of a crash. You may feel that your life will never be the same, and your grief is only worse if you later find out that someone else’s reckless actions caused the death. You need someone who understands the law and can help you construct a strong wrongful death claim in order to obtain fair compensation in the aftermath of a fatal trucking accident. 

Wrongful death suits are some of the most complicated cases, and you should not try to handle your case alone. You need to be sure that you work closely with a competent, experienced wrongful death lawyer who is ready to protect your legal rights and ensure that the person responsible is brought to justice. Rasansky Law Firm has helped many people just like you, and we have a track record of pursuing successful wrongful death claims. We can answer any questions that you may have about your ability to pursue a claim after a deadly trucking accident. Call us today at 214-651-6100 to discuss your case with a skilled attorney.