Dallas, TX – Two Killed in Crash on Mountain Creek Parkway

Dallas, TX (August 14, 2020) – An accident early Thursday morning claimed the lives of two victims in the Dallas area. At around 1 a.m., on August 13, the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the scene of a collision on Mountain Creek Parkway.

Reports provided by authorities show that two vehicles collided in the 3300 block of Mountain Creek Parkway due to a speeding vehicle. Investigations found that one vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it crashed into the rear-end of a second vehicle. The crash caused extensive damages to both vehicles involved. Two men inside the vehicle that was rear-ended were fatally injured. The victims were declared deceased at the scene.

A female occupant of the speeding vehicle was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries. At this time, investigations surrounding the cause of the crash are ongoing.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

We would like to offer our condolences to the families of the deceased victim at this time.

Fatal Car Accidents in Texas

Motor vehicle accidents resulting in injuries occur roughly every two minutes here in Texas. These accidents add up to more than 270,000 people being injured every year across our state. Although the degrees of injuries very immensely, there are numerous people who are left with life-threatening injuries that impact their health and wellbeing. Even worse, more than 3,600 people lose their lives annually in crashes.

These incidents show that around ten victims lose their lives in unexpected collisions every day. In the majority of cases, driver error is the cause. When drivers are distracted, drive recklessly, driving while intoxicated, and engage in other activities while operating their vehicles, they place the lives of others sharing the road at immense risk for being injured or killed. In many cases, grieving families are forced to deal with tens of thousands of dollars in funeral costs and medical bills related to the loss of their loved ones. When victims are killed in motor vehicle accidents, it is imperative that their families reach out to a wrongful death attorney in Texas as soon as possible to protect their legal rights.

Working with a reputable and effective legal team after losing a loved one in a preventable collision is your best bet at getting the justice you deserve and the compensation you need moving forward. We at Rasansky Law Firm are dedicated to helping families get the justice they deserve after losing loved ones in tragic collisions. Our Texas car accident attorneys work diligently to hold wrongdoers accountable so families can get the justice and compensation they deserve. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to explore legal options available for you.

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Disclaimer: As a member of the Dallas community, Rasansky Law Firm’s goal is to improve the safety of all residents in the great state of Texas. While we are extremely saddened by the accidents we report on, we hope that through knowledge of these accidents, individuals will exercise caution in order to avoid similar accidents in the future. These reports are not solicitations for business and the information included herein should not be taken as medical or legal advice. We hope for the quickest recovery for those involved in these accidents.