Port Arthur, TX – Jeremy Scott Welch Fatally Struck by Vehicle on State Highway 87

Port Arthur, TX (July 24, 2020) – An accident just one mile east of Port Arthur claimed one man’s life on Wednesday morning. At approximately 5:20 a.m., on July 22, the Texas Department of Transportation responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on State Highway 87.

Reports provided by authorities show that 40-year-old Jeremy Scott Welch was walking west on the state highway when he was struck by a westbound vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, 24-year old Orrin Landers, remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Welch sustained fatal injuries in the accident and was immediately declared deceased by responding officers. At this time, the accident remains under investigation.

We would like to offer our condolences to the family of Jeremy Scott Welch at this time.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Texas

No matter what method we choose for transportation, there is an inherent risk for travelers. This is particularly true when traveling on roads and sidewalks alongside reckless and negligent drivers. Over the past decade, we have seen a drastic increase in the number of people who choose to walk to their destinations. Although we like to believe traveling on foot is a safe and effective alternative to using motor vehicles, these people are not out are harm’s way. In fact, pedestrians are extremely vulnerable to the impact of motor vehicles in collisions.

More than 600 pedestrians lose their lives each year in traffic-related incidents across our state each year. Driver error and negligence are two of the most common factors in fatal pedestrian accidents across our state. We see far too many drivers on cellphones, texting, eating, or engaging in other activities that take their attention off the road. As a result, innocent victims lose their lives. When victims lose their lives in accidents, due to the reckless actions of motorists, it is imperative that their families reach out to a wrongful death attorney in Texas as soon as possible.

When victims are killed in preventable accidents resulting from negligence, surviving relatives may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate the financial burdens they face in the aftermath of a tragic incident. For over 25-years, Rasansky Law Firm’s pedestrian accident attorneys in Texas have helped thousands of claimants hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions. We strive to provide aggressive and competent legal representation to those in need to ensure they collect the maximum amount of compensation available for funeral arrangements, pain and suffering, and various other damages resulting from the tragic loss of a loved one. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 at your earliest convenience 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.