Hempstead, TX - Two Killed in Stop Sign Crash at FM 2979 & Hwy 6

Hempstead, TX (March 13, 2024) - Two people were killed and two others were hurt in the aftermath of a vehicle collision in the Hempstead area on Tuesday, March 13. The deadly accident occurred at the intersection of Highway 6 and Farm to Market Road 2979 early that morning at around 9 a.m. Local reports indicated that a Toyota and a Chevrolet collided at the scene. 

Local sources later revealed that the Toyota was stopped at the intersection when the driver failed to yield to a northbound Chevy. The driver of the Toyota, 38-year-old Jamie Kmiec of Hemstead, hit the Chevrolet, causing the vehicle to overturn. Two passengers in the Chevy were ejected and sustained fatal injuries. 

The driver of the Chevrolet, 36-year-old Vallecious Martinez from Houston, was also injured and hospitalized in serious condition. Kmiec was transported to Scott and White Hospital in College Station for treatment of sustained injuries. The deceased victims were later identified as 31-year-old Henry Rodriguez and 25-year-old Martir Augusto from Houston. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly crash is in progress. 

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

Deadly Intersection Crashes in Texas

You probably pass multiple intersections every time you hit the road. Most of us don't think twice about it, but statistics paint a different picture. In the United States, intersections are the scene of 50 percent of injury crashes and nearly 20 percent of traffic deaths. Even with traffic signals and stop signs, these areas continue to pose dangers to everyday drivers since they are only effective when other drivers follow them. According to the latest crash statistics, nearly 700,000 collisions are reported annually at stop sign-controlled intersections, with nearly one-third of these accidents ending in injuries. 

Every day in Texas, there are fatal car accidents on the roads, and it can be challenging to deal with the aftermath of a life-changing accident. You will understandably want to get justice during this difficult time. Family members may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Texas in order to pursue a claim for damages. These cases can be extremely complicated, and it is usually essential to collaborate closely with an experienced lawyer in order to seek the highest possible settlement.

You need to do everything possible to protect your legal rights, and that means hiring a trained lawyer. A qualified wrongful death lawyer will be able to help you navigate the complicated claims process to ensure your legal rights are protected. Rasansky Law Firm is here to help you make sure you can get the most possible for your claim. We are here to answer any questions that you may have during a free consultation. Contact our offices today at 214-651-6100 to get to work on your wrongful death claim as soon as possible.