Houston, TX - Woman Hurt After Crashing into Firetruck on Crosstimbers St

Houston, TX (December 25, 2023) - On Saturday, December 23, a woman was hurt after colliding with a firetruck in Houston. The accident took place at the 600 block of W. Crosstimbers Street that night at around 11:54 p.m. A woman was driving a sport-utility vehicle when she collided with a firetruck on the roadway. 

The driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment and later arrested by authorities for driving under the influence. At this time, the conditions of the firefighters are unknown. The area was closed while emergency crews were present. No updates on the accident are currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing accident investigation, and more updates will be provided as the investigation continues.  

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and her family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.

Drunk Driving Accidents in Texas

When a driver gets behind the wheel after becoming intoxicated, they are committing a severely negligent act that can put themselves and others in danger. Texas has a serious issue with drunk drivers. Someone is killed in a DUI collision somewhere in the state every 9 hours and 6 minutes on average. Just last year, a total of 963 people in Texas were killed and 2,114 seriously injured due to driver intoxication. There were 25,261 drunk-driving-related accidents reported in Texas in 2021, resulting in over 1,000 fatalities and 2,500 injuries. 

A serious car accident can take place in a matter of seconds and leave you with severe injuries as a result. You can never be completely prepared to be involved in a serious crash, but you need to have a plan in place in the event that you or someone close to you is hurt on the road. Your ability to live a normal life can be at stake, and you need to do everything in your power to maximize your recovery. 

Working with a trained lawyer can help to maximize your compensation if you are unfairly hurt in an auto accident. It can be very difficult to handle a personal injury claim on your own, and most crash victims have limited experience with the law. That is why you should work closely with a trained personal injury lawyer in Texas who has years of experience pursuing successful lawsuits. You should never leave your claim to chance, and we are ready to help. 

The legal team at Rasansky Law Firm understands that you are going through a difficult time if you have been hurt in an auto accident. You need to know that someone is looking out for your best interests when you are battling with a large insurance provider. Our Houston semi-truck accident lawyers can step in to ensure that your case is treated fairly and that you get the best outcome to your claim. If are ready to get to work on your personal injury lawsuit, give us a call today at 214-651-6100.