The deadly crash was reported on TX-158 near TX-137 and involved three truck tractors each towing a semi-truck. Traffic was at a standstill as emergency crews responded to the scene. The roadway was reportedly blocked until around 7 p.m. that evening.
Local reports revealed that there were fatalities at the scene, but it is currently unknown if there were any other injuries in the accident. No additional information has been provided at this time.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly trucking accident is in the hands of local authorities, and more information will be provided as it continues.
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 and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Fatal 18-Wheeler Crashes in Texas
Serious trucking accidents are extremely common in the state of Texas. In fact, statistics show that almost 10 percent of all recorded semi-truck accidents nationwide occur in this state. Across the state in 2022, there were 6,740 crashes involving 18-wheelers. Approximately 2,000 injuries and 300 fatalities are reported in every 15,000 trucking accidents in the state. Sadly, there are a lot of Texas citizens who lose their lives in semi-truck accidents every year. If a close relative of yours died in a collision, you might be entitled to compensation. Losing someone you love in a deadly accident can be completely devastating. You have lost someone very close to you, and you may feel that your life is never going to be the same. However, it can be even harder to handle if you later find out their death was caused by the actions of a reckless truck driver. Semi-truck accidents can be devastating and are known to result in fatal injuries, and it is important that you are able to take the necessary action to ensure that you and your surviving family are able to obtain the compensation you need and deserve. Wrongful death claims allow those close to the deceased the ability to pursue damages that the decedent could have been awarded if they were not wrongfully killed in the event of a crash. These types of cases are known for being incredibly complicated, and it is important that you have an informed attorney on your side. This is often the only way to ensure that you are able to get the full and fair compensation you are owed after a deadly semi-truck accident. The legal team at Rasansky | McKenzie Law is here to help you after a deadly crash. Our wrongful death lawyers want to help you get the compensation you need to cover funeral and burial expenses as well as any medical costs that were incurred as a result of the crash. Give us a call today at 214-651-6100 to discuss your case.