Henderson, TX - One Killed, One Hurt in Crash with Oil Tanker at US-259 & FM 850

Henderson, TX (March 24, 2023) - On Thursday, March 23, one person was killed, and another was hurt after a crash involving an oil tanker in the Henderson area. 

The deadly accident took place at the intersection of US-259 and Farm to Market Road 850 early that morning. It was reported that an oil tanker was headed southbound as a pickup truck traveled east on FM 850. The driver of the pickup did not stop at a stop sign and crashed into the rear of the tanker. 

The impact caused the truck to spin out before coming to a rest in the grass. The driver of the pickup sustained fatal injuries. 

The oil tanker operator was transported to a hospital in Tyler for treatment. The identities of the involved parties have been withheld. 

An ongoing crash investigation is in progress. 

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

Deadly Trucking Accidents in Texas

The majority of fatalities in crashes between commercial vehicles and passenger cars involve those traveling in passenger cars. Because a car is so much smaller than a big rig, the people inside usually take the worst of a crash. One of the variations between car accidents is size. Big trucks might easily weigh 20 to 30 times more than a vehicle or pickup truck. In a collision at highway speeds, the passenger automobile was completely destroyed due to its size and greater ground clearance parameters.

Over the course of our lives, we all encounter many different kinds of difficulties. The unexpected death of a family member caused by the careless, reckless, or purposeful actions of another person may be the most terrible situation overall. In some cases, the surviving family may be able to file what is known as a Texas wrongful death claim.

Regardless of the circumstances, losing a loved one is difficult. When someone else is to blame for their death, the difficulties are exacerbated. You can be dealing with the loss of inheritance, income, and the care and assistance your loved one gave you. You need a trusted attorney on your side to ensure that you are treated fairly under the law. 

If a loved one died in a tractor-trailer accident, our expert wrongful death lawyers at the Rasansky Law Firm are prepared to fight for justice on your behalf. We are committed to helping you recover from any additional monetary losses that happen because of a loved one's passing away in a serious trucking accident. We promise to file a lawsuit against the individual responsible for the death of your loved one and to compensate you for any losses you suffered. Our firm has a history of successfully protecting clients' legal rights and securing the outcomes they require for a complete recovery. Our legal team will vigorously seek justice on your behalf and present the most convincing evidence in favor of your wrongful death claim. Call 214-651-6100 to speak with us about your situation today.