Houston, TX - Woman Killed in Pileup Crash with Semi-Truck on East Fwy

Houston, TX (March 11, 2023) - On Friday, March 10, a woman was killed in a multi-vehicle collision in the Houston area. 

The deadly crash took place at the 15384 block of East Freeway near the Beltway at around 3:41 a.m. Three vehicles, including a semi-truck, were involved in the crash. A woman was ejected from one of the passenger vehicles and suffered fatal injuries. 

She was pronounced dead at the scene. The area was closed and later reopened at around 7 a.m. 

The identity of the deceased party has been withheld. 

An ongoing investigation into the deadly crash is in progress. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Deadly Tractor-Trailer Crashes in Texas

In Texas in 2022, an estimated 5,620 semi-truck accidents took place in the state, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Nearly  6.7% of all motor vehicle-related accidents on Texas's roads and highways involved semi-trucks that year. A total of  1,228 people died as a result of the 928 fatal trucking crashes, which is roughly twice the national average. Texas saw a rise in semi-truck accident injuries as well, with an estimated 4,804 victims hurt in collisions involving large commercial vehicles.

Nothing is more painful than grieving the loss of someone you love, especially if they died in an unnecessary accident. First and foremost, we want to express our condolences for your loss and our understanding of how difficult this is for you and your family.  We frequently witness surviving family members who are unexpectedly buried in medical debt, funeral expenses, and lost income. Our Texas wrongful death attorneys are available to assist you with the legal aspects of a situation like this, and we will fight to get the accident's damages awarded to you. We recognize that you might not want to think about a legal matter while you are grieving. To let you focus on your family while we recover damages for you, we handle the case on your behalf.

If you lost a loved one in a semi-truck accident, the Houston wrongful death attorneys at the Rasansky Law Firm are prepared to fight for justice. We are motivated to assist you in getting your financial position back on track after losing a family member in a devastating truck accident. We can ensure that the person or people who caused the death of your loved one are held accountable and that you receive the compensation you need and deserve to cover any damages resulting from the tragedy. Our firm has a track record of successfully defending clients' rights and achieving favorable results in wrongful death claims. Our legal team will vigorously pursue justice on your behalf by assembling the best evidence to support your wrongful death claim. As soon as you can, give us a call at 214-651-6100 so that we can start working on your case.