Houston, TX – One Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash on Gulf Freeway

Houston, TX (August 9, 2020) – Just after midnight on August 8, the Houston Police Department responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on the Gulf Freeway.

According to reports, a black pickup truck and a white sedan collided, along with a third vehicle, on the Gulf Freeway. The driver in the white sedan sustained fatal injuries and was declared deceased at the scene. Three other people involved in the crash were injured. The three victims were rendered treatment at the scene and transported to area hospitals for further evaluation. The driver of the pickup truck was found to be impaired at the time of the crash. The driver was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter. At this time, the police are investigating.

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

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

Fatal Car Accidents in Texas

Accidents across Texas happen approximately every two minutes, leaving at least one person injured. These accidents add up to more than 270,000 people being left with debilitating injuries. Although we want to believe that everyone recovers from their injuries, this is far from the truth. In fact, thousands of people end up passing away due to injuries sustained in car accidents throughout our state each year. More than 1,400 of those injured by drunk drivers in auto accidents here in Texas end up losing their lives as a result of their injuries. When victims die in drunk-driving accidents, it is crucial that their families reach out to a respected wrongful death attorney in Texas as soon as possible.

Every day, Rasansky Law Firm’s car accident attorneys in Texas work diligently to help victims and their families protect their legal rights. When families lose loved ones in drunk-driving accidents, we work diligently to help them hold wrongdoers accountable so they can collect the maximum amount of compensation available for funeral arrangements, lost wages, and various other damages they face. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to schedule a free case evaluation 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.