The deadly accident was reported on US-75, late that night. A 28-year-old pedestrian was hit while walking along the highway. They were reportedly struck by a truck. The injured party suffered fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead at the scene.
No additional information has been provided at this time.
Local authorities are handling the ongoing accident investigation.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Deadly Pedestrian Accidents in Texas
Texas had the 11th-highest rate of pedestrian fatalities in the United States in 2021 at 825, behind Nevada and Delaware. There were 2.79 pedestrian fatalities per 100,000 people reported in the state in 2021, and pedestrian fatalities are on the rise and currently make up one in every five automobile fatalities reported in the state. There were 5,370 pedestrian-involved collisions reported in Texas in 2021, which resulted in 843 deaths, a 15% increase over the year before. Any fatal accident can give rise to a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death lawsuit may result from any situation that was brought on by someone else’s carelessness, recklessness, or intentional misconduct. If a close relative of yours loses their life as a result of someone else’s negligence, carelessness, or wrongful behavior, someone in your family may be able to file wrongful death claims in court. Think of it like this: If the deceased person were still alive, they would have been entitled to file a personal injury claim and ask for damages. Wrongful death claims enable those who were left behind to recover compensation. Our Texas wrongful death attorneys have the information, experience, and expertise to guarantee that your rights are upheld throughout the entire personal injury claims process. When a family member is killed in a trucking accident, our Sherman wrongful death lawyers are ready to fight for you and your loved ones. You and your family may be entitled to monetary damages or compensation if it is later discovered that the at-fault party acted negligently in some way. Our legal team is ready to fight for justice on your behalf and ensure that the person responsible for a deadly crash is brought to justice. If you want to schedule a free legal consultation with an experienced attorney, call our offices at 214-651-6100 as soon as possible.