The deadly accident was reported on US-57 at around 12:30 p.m. It was reported that two men involved in human trafficking were speeding in a black SUV evading the police. The vehicle crashed into a semi-trailer that was hauling fuel.
The two men inside the vehicle were killed in the collision. A driver in the SUV and the truck driver were sent to a nearby hospital for treatment. A deputy was injured attempting to extricate the occupants of the SUV, which had caught fire.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Truck Driver Accidents in Texas
3.5 million of the nation’s more than 200 million drivers are truck drivers. Sadly, truck-related accidents result in the deaths of almost 4,000 people each year. This includes not only truck drivers but also other vehicle drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. In addition to the 4,000 fatalities, transportation accidents also cause 130,000 injuries. Cuts, bruises, broken limbs, and major, permanently-altering injuries can all fall under this category.
Texas’s roads are clogged with 18-wheelers and other commercial vehicles. These trucks are to blame for a lot of serious collisions across the state. A semi-truck strikes with catastrophic power when it collides with another vehicle. Serious harm or death can happen to those involved.
Tragically, many truck accident victims do not get the treatment and compensation they need to make a full recovery. The trucking industry is equipped to make sure that accident victims are able to recover the least amount possible for their damages. You need a group of determined Texas truck accident lawyers on your side if you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a collision with a commercial vehicle.
The Rasansky | McKenzie Law is dedicated to giving anyone injured in collisions involving commercial trucks the finest legal assistance possible. We are here to support hurt people as they deal with their wounds and other accident-related problems while they focus on their recovery. Speak with one of our knowledgeable and experienced 18-wheeler truck wreck lawyers if you want to have the best chance of recovering the full value of your claim following a serious trucking accident. Our lawyers are ready to defend your rights and take on a powerful insurance provider. To schedule a free consultation, contact our personal injury attorneys at (214) 651-6100 as soon as possible.