Plainview, TX - Injuries in Deadly Wrong-way Crash at I-27 & FM 3466

Plainview, TX (April 13, 2024) - Early on Friday, April 12, one person was killed and three others were injured after a wrong-way collision in the Plainview area. The accident was reported on Interstate 27 NB near Farm to Market Road 3466 early that morning around 6:30 a.m. Three vehicles were reportedly involved in the crash. 

It was later determined that one of the vehicles was traveling in the wrong direction on the interstate when it collided with another driver. A third vehicle was hit as the other cars came to a stop. The wrong-way driver, later identified as 25-year-old Evelyn Merced-Rojas, suffered fatal injuries in the accident. The occupants of the second car were transported to the University Medical Center for treatment of sustained injuries. The driver of the third car was also hurt and transferred to Covenant Hospital in Plainview. No further information on the deadly crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.  Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of a full recovery. 

Car Accidents in Texas

When driving in Texas, there is always a danger of being involved in an unexpected car accident. The state has one of the highest national rates of fatal crashes. Statistics show that the state has almost 500,000 collisions annually, with a crash occurring nearly every minute and seven seconds, a fatal collision occurring every two hours and fifteen minutes, and an injury occurring every two minutes and 34 seconds on the state's roadways, according to data from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). In the last year, there has been a nearly 7 percent increase in road deaths in the state. You need to work with a trained lawyer to maximize your recovery during this difficult time. 

Your entire way of life can change instantly after a crash. Even slight collisions might cause lifelong serious injuries. Unfortunately, reckless driving is the cause of a significant portion of these deadly collisions. Regardless of how you were hurt, you have the right to file a claim for damages under state law. You face the risk of being overwhelmed by the claims process and not being able to receive the full value of your case if you try to handle your recovery on your own. To maximize the value of your claim, it is always beneficial to work closely with a skilled legal team.

The legal team at Rasansky Law Firm has a proven history of helping injured parties pursue successful personal injury claims. With the help of our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers, you can maximize your recovery and make sure your legal rights are secured. Contact our law offices today at 214-651-6100 to discuss your case with a trained personal injury lawyer and get started on your case. When you work with our skilled legal team, you will know that your case is in good hands.