The crash was reported on South Loop 289 near University Avenue that afternoon. A passenger car reportedly collided with the semi-truck in the highway’s northbound lanes. One person was hospitalized for treatment of sustained injuries.
No additional information on the crash has been provided at this time.
Local authorities are handling the ongoing accident investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
18-Wheeler Truck Accidents in Texas
In Texas in 2022, 5,620 semi-truck accidents were reported 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 large 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.
As the population increases in Texas, so does the need for additional products, food, and commercial items. All of these need to be transported into the state by big trucks. As the trucking sector expands, more people and vehicles are using Texas’s major roadways. There is a higher danger of accidents due to increased traffic and congestion caused by larger vehicles on the road. In addition to financial costs for physical damage, truck accidents can result in death or severe injuries.
The Rasansky | McKenzie Law is committed to giving the best legal support possible to the families of those who have died or been hurt in semi-truck accidents. Our knowledgeable and devoted Lubbock truck accident attorneys can handle your case as necessary to guarantee the maximum compensation you need to make a complete recovery. Our lawyers are prepared to defend your interests and take on a strong insurance provider. To schedule a free consultation, contact our personal injury attorneys at (214) 651-6100 as soon as possible. Our attorneys will ensure that the guilty party is brought to justice and that your claim is handled fairly.