Gun Barrel City, TX – Accident on Cedar Creek Lake Results in Injuries

Gun Barrel City, TX (August 1, 2020) – On the evening of July 30, the Gun Barrel City Police Department responded to the scene of a collision at the Cedar Creek Lake.

Reports provided by the police show that a boat was involved in a crash near one of the Edward Island on Cedar Creek Lake. The impact of the collision caused one of the riders on the boat to be ejected. The second victim remained onboard. When emergency crews arrived, they located both injured victims in an area with 2-feet of water near the island. EMS units from UT Health and Careflite responded to the scene. Both victims sustained serious injuries. One victim was transported to UT Health Cedar Creek and the second victim was airlifted from the crash to UT Health East Texas via UT Health Helicopter Air One.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

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

Boat Accidents in Texas

Every year, numerous victims are injured in boat accidents across the United States. The great state of Texas is not immune to seeing these life-altering accidents. In fact, over 150 boat accidents take place in waters across Texas each year. When victims are harmed in these accidents, due to the reckless actions of other drivers, it is crucial that they reach out to a boat accident attorney in Texas as soon as possible.

We at Rasansky Law Firm are dedicated to helping victims recover from their accidents. Our personal injury attorneys in Texas provide aggressive and responsive legal representation to ensure those harmed are able to get the justice and compensation they deserve for their accidents. Contact our law firm today at (214) 617-1816 to meet with our injury accident attorneys in Texas and discuss legal options available for you.

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