Palestine, TX - Two Killed in Collision with 18-Wheeler on TX-19

Palestine, TX (April 3, 2023) - A two-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler left two people with fatal injuries on Thursday, April 29. 

The deadly crash was reported on TX-19 in Anderson County at around 3:45 p.m. It was reported that a 33-year-old Athens man was traveling southbound in a Hyundai Elantra when he made a U-turn in front of a Volvo semi-truck that was hauling a trailer. Both vehicles collided. 

The driver and his passenger, a 21-year-old Athens woman, sustained fatal injuries in the impact. The Houston man operating the rig was not harmed in the accident. 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 extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time.

Deadly Semi-Truck Accidents in Texas

The number of big rigs in the United States is close to 2 million. Over 500,000 18-wheeler incidents occur each year across the country, and 5,000 of these crashes end in fatal injuries. Almost 98 percent of these fatalities involve the driver or a passenger of a different vehicle who was not at the time riding in an 18-wheeler. In Texas, 18-wheeler accidents cause many annual injuries and fatalities. Every year, 18-wheeler accidents result in about 2,000 injuries and over 300 fatalities. Every 15,000 accidents involving trucks result in over 2,000 injuries and about 300 fatalities.

Nothing can bring a loved one back to you if they died due to someone else's carelessness, which is both heartbreaking and irreversible. Wrongful death lawyers may assist you in seeking justice for your departed family member and fighting for the financial settlement that would enable your family to attempt to heal. 

In contrast to criminal prosecutions, wrongful death claims are civil lawsuits filed against individuals or organizations that are believed to have caused the deaths of others. It is the survivors of the deceased who file wrongful death lawsuits, not the state or the federal government, who both have the authority to file criminal charges. The goal of wrongful death proceedings is to give the surviving family members of the deceased the opportunity to seek financial compensation for the losses they have sustained as a result of the negligent behavior of the at-fault party.

If a loved one died in an accident involving an 18-wheeler, the wrongful death lawyers at the Rasansky Law Firm are prepared to fight for justice on your behalf. We are committed to helping you recover any financial damages brought on by the passing of a loved one in a tragic trucking accident. We promise to file a lawsuit against the individual responsible for the death of your loved one and to compensate you for any losses you suffered. Our firm has a history of successfully protecting clients' legal rights and securing the outcomes they require for a complete recovery. Our legal team will fiercely seek justice on your behalf and present the most convincing evidence in favor of your wrongful death claim. Call our offices at 214-651-6100 right away to set up a meeting so we can discuss your situation.