Lindale, TX - One Killed, Two Hurt in Pileup Crash on I-20

Lindale, TX (May 1, 2023) - One person was killed and two others were injured in a multi-vehicle collision in Lindale on Wednesday, April 26. 

The fatal accident took place on Interstate 20 in Smith County at around 2 p.m. It was reported that three semi-trucks and a passenger vehicle were headed west when one of the 18-wheelers rear-ended the other three vehicles. The truck driver of that rig was later identified as a 50-year-old man from Newburgh, New York. 

The New York man suffered fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead. The 54-year-old Statesville, North Carolina man driving one of the other rigs was taken to a hospital in Tyler for treatment. The 56-year-old Lindale man driving the passenger car was transported to a Lindale Hospital to undergo treatment for injuries. 

The other truck driver was not injured in the crash, and the identities of the involved parties have been withheld. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress. 

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

Deadly Semi-Truck Crashes in Texas

A massive semi-truck can be disastrous in the event of a sudden traffic accident. There are between 400,000 and 500,000 events involving semi trucks each year in the United States, according to the most recent accident statistics. Over 100,000 people are injured and 4,000 to 4,600 people die as a result of these accidents each year. 

Nothing can bring back a loved one who died as a result of someone else's carelessness, and a deadly accident is an irreversible act. Wrongful death attorneys can still help you fight for the financial compensation that will enable your family to move forward with financial recovery and in your pursuit of justice for your deceased family member. While this will not bring back your deceased family member, it can help alleviate any financial hardships associated with the accident. 

In the state of Texas, a wrongful death occurs when someone else is killed as a result of the crime, negligence, carelessness, or incompetence of another person. A wrongful death lawsuit is filed on behalf of the deceased person (the decedent) by the deceased person's surviving family members. Wrongful death claims are civil lawsuits filed against people who are believed to be responsible for the deaths of others. The surviving family members of the deceased bring wrongful death claims, not the state or the federal government, which both have the authority to file criminal charges.

You might be having financial and emotional issues as a result of the death of a family member in an 18-wheeler accident. The wrongful death lawyers at The Rasansky Law Firm are prepared to stand up for your rights and the rights of your surviving family members. Our legal team will stand by you after the tragic loss of a loved one in a trucking accident by helping you recover any financial losses and fair compensation so you can cover the expenditures related to the fatal collision. Our lawyers will do all within their power to uphold the law and establish your claim for monetary damages. You have the legal right to sue the person or entity responsible for the fatal accident for damages. In the past, our firm has been successful in defending clients' legal rights and securing the outcomes they require for a complete recovery. If you want to schedule a free consultation, contact our offices right now at 214-651-6100.