Littlefield, TX - One Killed, Another Hurt in 18-Wheeler Crash at US-84 & TX-430

Littlefield, TX (December 6, 2023) - On Sunday night, December 3, one person was killed and another was hurt following a two-vehicle crash in the Littlefield area. The deadly accident was reported on US-84 near TX-430 late that evening. Local reports indicated that 32-year-old David Perez was at a stop sign when he entered the intersection. Perez entered the path of a semi-truck driven by 31-year-old Kendall Crump. 

Both vehicles collided at the scene, with Perez hitting the left side of the 18-wheeler. Perez suffered fatal injuries in the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene. Crump was transported to Lamb Healthcare Center for treatment of sustained injuries. No additional information has been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress. 

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

Deadly Semi-Truck Crashes in Texas

Texas has seen a sharp rise in the number of fatal trucking accidents, and the state continues to face a severe problem with these crashes. A total of 716 people died as a result of the 579,568 semi-truck crashes that were reported in the state between 2009 and 2021. Texas has over twice as many trucking-related fatalities as California, which is the state with the second-highest number of fatal collisions. The state is heavily traveled and plays a vital part in the country's transportation system. Most cargo transported by tractor-trailers could not move from coast to coast without the big rigs that traverse the state's roadways.

If you or a loved one is killed or seriously injured in a semi-truck accident, you need a skilled lawyer on your side. Grieving the loss of a loved one is never easy, and it is made even more difficult to accept if you later learn that the driver's carelessness was the reason for their death. In the wake of a fatal trucking accident, you must make every effort to ensure that you and your loved ones can fully recover. Many families that experience a deadly crash never even think of filing a lawsuit. After a fatal collision, families in the state of Texas have the option to pursue a wrongful death claim in order to collect lost compensation. Never attempt to manage a wrongful death claim by yourself. 

Families cannot fully recover unless an accomplished wrongful death attorney assists them with years of experience. It can be far more difficult than you may imagine to gather the necessary proof needed to demonstrate carelessness, and interacting with insurance companies along the process can make things even more difficult. If a trucking accident claims the life of a loved one, Rasansky Law Firm is prepared to fight for your rightful full and fair compensation. Our team of Littlefield wrongful death lawyers is ready to defend your legal rights and see that the guilty party is held accountable. Call 214-651-6100 to speak with us about your situation right now.