White Oak, MI - Longview Woman Killed in Semi-Truck Crash on Texaco Rd

White Oak, MI (July 8, 2023) - On Sunday, July 2, a Longview woman was killed after being involved in a collision with a semi-truck in White Oak. 

The deadly accident was reported on Texaco Road as a 50-year-old Longview woman was driving a 2012 Nissan Altima. The woman was hit by a southbound 2014 Freightliner semi-truck driven by a Pensacola man traveling on Highway 42. 

She suffered fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead. The driver of the semi was taken to Good Shepherd Medical Center in Kilgore for treatment of sustained injuries. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress. 

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

Deadly Trucking Accidents in Michigan

There is a strong chance that you may suffer catastrophic injuries in a crash with a large commercial truck.  Statistics from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that 2018 was one of the deadliest years for semi-truck accidents on record. In the United States that year, there were about 4,164 trucking fatalities reported, with 4,119 truck fatalities taking place in 2019. Any accident may serve as the basis for a claim, and deadly accidents that were caused by someone else's negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct may give rise to a wrongful death claim. Certain parties may be able to bring wrongful death lawsuits in court if a close relative passes away as a result of another person's carelessness, negligence, or wrongdoing. Our legal team is here to help you every step of the way. Wrongful death claims are there to provide for the loss of a family member. If the deceased party had been living today, they would have been qualified to make a personal injury claim and request compensation for their losses. These types of lawsuits make it possible for those close to the victim to protect their rights. Your rights will be preserved throughout the whole personal injury claims process thanks to the knowledge, experience, and expertise of our Texas wrongful death attorneys.Our White Oak wrongful death attorneys are prepared to stand up for you and your loved ones when a family member loses their life in a semi-truck crash. If it is later determined that the at-fault person acted carelessly in some way, you and your family may be entitled to monetary damages or compensation. Our legal team is prepared to fight for your rights and see that the person who caused a fatal collision is brought to justice. Call our offices at 214-651-6100 as soon as possible if you want to schedule a free legal consultation with a qualified attorney.