Highland Park, TX - Woman Killed in Collision with Semi Trailer on US-60

Highland Park, TX (January 23, 2024) - On Monday morning, January 22, a woman was killed after a collision involving a semi-trailer in the Highland Park area. The fatal accident took place on US-60 near Highland Park High School at around 6 a.m. Local reports revealed that a 1991 Dodge Ram pickup truck was headed westbound on the highway when it crossed the centerline and collided with an eastbound semi-truck. 

The woman driving the pickup was ejected in the impact. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The semi-truck overturned, and the driver was treated at the scene for sustained injuries. The highway was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. 

The deceased party was later identified as 22-year-old Cassiopeia Hormann-Wolfe. No further information is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the deadly trucking accident is in the hands of local law enforcement officials. 

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

Trucking Accidents in Texas

Semi-truck crashes in Texas frequently end in fatalities, and trucking accidents can cause injuries that could last a lifetime. A fully loaded semi-truck can weigh 20 to 30 times more than a regular passenger car, and the sheer weight of these vehicles can greatly intensify the force of a collision. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), there were over 19,000 commercial vehicle collisions in Texas in 2021, which led to 685 fatalities and 3,820 serious injuries.

Nothing can fully prepare you for a car accident, much less one involving a massive commercial vehicle. Passengers in passenger cars suffer the worst in these types of collisions. In a semi-truck accident, multiple parties could be held accountable for your injuries. You will face opposition from more than just the truck driver who caused the collision. You will also be taking on the trucking company and its team of lawyers. This can be daunting to handle on your own. 

Working with an attorney who has previously handled these injury claims will be necessary to make sure your case is handled appropriately. You must choose a lawyer with the appropriate background and qualifications because not all attorneys are created equal. Working with a trained lawyer is often the only way to maximize your recovery. 

If you or someone close to you is hurt in a trucking accident, you need legal representation. Rasansky Law Firm is here to help you during this difficult time. In addition to making sure the negligent party is held accountable for their involvement in the collision, our Dallas semi-truck wreck lawyers want to support you as you pursue a claim for recovery. Call our legal offices at 214-651-6100 if you have any questions regarding your case. We can answer any questions that you may have during a free consultation with a trained attorney. Our lawyers will diligently fight for your legal rights every step of the way.