The deadly accident was reported on Interstate 10 EB just after midnight. A 25-year-old woman was headed eastbound in a 2017 Kia Rio when she hit a guardrail. A border patrol unit nearby pulled over and turned on emergency lights.
The woman stepped out of her vehicle when she was hit by an oncoming semi-truck. The tractor-trailer hit the other two vehicles as well. The woman suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The officer in the patrol vehicle was hospitalized for treatment. No other injuries were reported.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly Semi-Truck Accidents in Texas
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, trucks made up around 10% of all vehicle miles driven across the country in 2009. Texas saw 84 fatal truck accidents in 2010. A total of 2,339 heavy truck collisions resulted in serious injuries in the state in 2010, and large trucks were involved in 15,676 collisions in the state of Texas in 2010.It is never easy to lose someone you care about, but it is especially difficult to deal with loss when it is due to someone else’s carelessness or negligent behavior. You need to seriously consider the legal and financial ramifications of your loved one’s wrongful death as you and your family try to cope with your loss and go on with your life. Sometimes, pursuing a legal case is the last thing on your mind, but it may be the only thing that can help you completely recover. The immediate family of a victim, including spouses, children, and parents, may bring a wrongful death claim in Texas. Other family members, such as siblings or cousins, typically do not have the authority to make a claim in most cases. However, there are certain exceptions to the general rule, so if you are unsure about your eligibility, contact a lawyer to talk about your circumstances.A large commercial truck can inflict severe injuries to others on the road, and sadly, trucking accidents claim hundreds of lives each year. Our El Paso semi-truck accident lawyers are here to support you during your recovery if a loved one died in an accident involving an 18-wheeler. You should not be left financially liable for the damages resulting from another driver’s reckless actions. To schedule a free legal consultation with an experienced attorney, contact Rasansky | McKenzie Law at 214-651-6100 to discuss your case today.