The fatal accident was reported on TX-349 at around 3:45 p.m. Local sources revealed that a 34-year-old Amarillo man was traveling westbound in a Ford F-150 pickup truck when he collided with an eastbound semi-truck hauling a trailer. The driver of the pickup suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the truck, a 36-year-old man from Midland, was injured and transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. No additional information has been provided at this time.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
18-Wheeler Crashes in Texas
It is hard to completely avoid sharing the road with a large commercial vehicle. In Texas, 18-wheeler accidents frequently result in injuries and fatalities. Every year, semi-truck accidents in the state cause more than 2,000 injuries and, on average, over 300 fatalities. This shows how dangerous these types of crashes can be, and we are here to help. If the negligence of an 18-wheeler driver caused a serious injury to you or a loved one, you should consult a lawyer to start your case. Large trucking corporations are known to contest accident claims, meaning that it could take a significant amount of time to pursue full and fair compensation for your injuries. It is essential to speak with a New Mexico 18-wheeler truck accident lawyer as soon as you can if you want to begin your road to recovery.Truck drivers and trucking companies generally operate 18-wheelers and other large, heavy trucks safely, but mistakes can still happen. According to a U.S. Department of Transportation research, driver error or negligence really accounts for the majority of serious collisions involving large trucks nationwide and right here in New Mexico. Following a crash with a commercial truck, you should make sure that all reasonable steps are taken to identify the party at fault for your injuries. There are many potential parties involved in a trucking accident, and you need a qualified attorney to make sure the at-fault party is identified. When you or a loved one is severely hurt in a tractor-trailer accident, your life can be completely turned upside down. After a truck accident, the lawyers at Rasansky | McKenzie Law can help you get the full and just compensation you are entitled to cover your injuries and other damages. Call our offices at (214) 651-6100 right now to set up a free consultation with a knowledgeable Midland semi-truck accident lawyer. We want to fight to make sure that the at-fault party is identified and that you are able to make a complete recovery from your injuries if you were hurt by the actions of a reckless person on the road.