Livingston, TX - Student Fatally Hit by Semi Exiting Bus on US-59

Livingston, TX (December 8, 2023) - On Thursday, December 7, a teenager was killed after being hit by an 18-wheeler while exiting a Livingston Independent School District bus. The deadly crash occurred on US-59 at around 4:17 p.m. Local reports revealed that the 15-year-old victim was traveling on the bus headed northbound on the highway when the vehicle stopped in an outside lane with flashing lights activated to escort a child onto the roadway. 

Behind the bus was a Toyota passenger car that was hit by an oncoming semi-truck. The vehicle continued where it then struck the victim on foot. The 15-year-old suffered fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. It was later reported that 41-year-old Gregory Jackson of Texarkana was arrested in connection with the deadly accident. No further updates have been provided. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the fatal crash is underway. 

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

Deadly Pedestrian Crashes in Texas

A pedestrian is not well protected from the full force of a catastrophic trucking accident. These massive vehicles weigh several thousand pounds and are even more destructive when they hit a pedestrian. Recent data in the Lone Star State show an increase in pedestrian fatalities. Pedestrians are involved in one out of every five traffic fatalities in the state. In 2021, there were 5,370 pedestrian crashes throughout the state, resulting in 1,467 injuries and 843 fatalities overall. The state has one of the worst rates of fatal pedestrian accidents in the country, and there were about 9 percent more pedestrian deaths in 2020 than there were in 2019.

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It is a fact that victims of pedestrian crashes frequently sustain injuries that alter their lives. Life can be extremely difficult as a result of these injuries and other damages, and you might not be in the correct frame of mind to file a personal injury claim. To secure the greatest results for your case, get in contact with a reputable pedestrian accident attorney. The Rasansky Law Firm is here to help you in the trying moments that follow a pedestrian collision. Our team of Livingston wrongful death attorneys can see to it that the individual accountable for your injuries is held accountable. Call us at 214-651-6100 to speak with an experienced lawyer about your case.