Pyote, TX - Arizona Man Fatally Hit by Semi-Truck on I-20

Pyote, TX (January 30, 2024) - An Arizona man was killed after being struck by a commercial vehicle in the Pyote area on Saturday morning, January 27. The deadly accident took place on Interstate 20 near mile marker 66 in Ward County early that morning at around 6:10 a.m. Local reports revealed that a pedestrian was walking westbound along the highway. 

The victim was hit by a westbound 2015 Freightliner truck. Emergency crews were dispatched to render aid to the involved parties, and the area was temporarily closed. The injured party suffered fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead. 

The deceased party was later identified as 51-year-old Sherman Daniel Stewart of Flagstaff, Arizona. No other injuries were reported in the collision. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials, and more information will be provided as it continues. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Sherman Daniel Stewart at this time.

Deadly Pedestrian Crashes in Texas

Texas had the eleventh-highest rate of pedestrian fatalities in the United States in one recent year, with 825 reported pedestrian deaths. Also that year, there were 2.79 pedestrian fatalities for every 100,000 people in the state, and pedestrian deaths now make up one in every five traffic deaths. There were 5,370 recorded pedestrian crashes reported in Texas that year, a nearly 15 percent increase from the year before. 

Texas state law allows survivors to pursue wrongful death claims when someone else's negligence results in a deadly crash. Any situation that was caused by the negligence, recklessness, or deliberate wrongdoing of another person may give rise to a wrongful death claim. Someone in your family may be eligible to file wrongful death claims in court if a close relative of yours passes away due to another driver's negligence, and you will need a trained attorney who is ready to fight for your legal rights.

Wrongful death claims are intended to help families obtain compensation that would have been awarded to the victim had they survived the incident. This way, families can cover funeral and burial expenses, medical bills, and other financial losses. Our Texas wrongful death lawyers possess the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to ensure that your rights are protected during the whole process of filing a personal injury claim.

Our Pyote wrongful death attorneys are prepared to battle for your rights if a loved one is killed in a trucking accident. If it turns out that the person who was at fault behaved irresponsibly in any way, you and your family can be entitled to financial compensation or damages. Our legal team is prepared to defend your rights and see that the driver of a fatal collision is held accountable. Contact our offices today at 214-651-6100 to get started on your case. We are here to walk you through the claims process and ensure your case is handled appropriately.