Orange, TX - Pedestrian Fatally Struck on I-10 at MLK Jr Dr

Orange, TX (April 28, 2024) - On Thursday, April 25, a pedestrian was killed in a traffic accident in the Orange area. The deadly collision was reported on Interstate 10 EB near the Exit for Martin Luther King Jr. Drive late that evening around 10:55 p.m. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene after being notified of a serious pedestrian-vehicle crash. 

The victim was on foot when they were hit by an eastbound 2017 Toyota Camry. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by attending medical personnel. The driver of the Toyota was not hurt in the collision. The identity of the deceased victim has been withheld. No further information on the deadly pedestrian crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being handled by local law enforcement officials. 

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

Deadly Pedestrian Accidents in Texas

Because there is little to shield a pedestrian from the full force of a significant collision, victims of these crashes often suffer catastrophic injuries, sometimes even fatalities, along with rising medical costs, and other losses. According to data from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the state's rate of pedestrian fatalities has increased by almost 29.6 percent alone in the last five years. Texas saw 5,764 pedestrian-related crashes in 2022, resulting in 1,526 serious injuries and 829 fatalities. Unfortunately, pedestrians are more prone to sustain fatal injuries in a crash. To pursue a wrongful death claim in the event that a loved one is unjustly killed in an accident, you should speak with an experienced attorney.

Drivers should share the road. Sadly, reckless drivers hit pedestrians on a daily basis. Serious injuries can result from these collisions, and anyone affected may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. Drivers are required to look out for everyone on the road, including pedestrians. If negligent drivers strike pedestrians, they may easily suffer serious or even deadly injuries. Internal bleeding, traumatic brain injury, fractured bones, and other potentially fatal injuries are common in pedestrian collisions. Under Texas state law, surviving family members may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim to recover lost compensation for any related damages. 

You do not want to be on your own when pursuing justice after a deadly crash. The legal team at Rasansky Law Firm is here to help you during this difficult time that often follows a deadly collision. Pedestrians have rights, and they should be able to use the road without fear of their lives. You may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim in order to get the compensation you are owed after a deadly pedestrian crash. Our Orange wrongful death lawyers are here to help if you lost someone in a fatal pedestrian crash. Give us a call today at 214-651-6100 to get started on your case.