On March 15, at around 6:20 p.m., emergency crews were called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on US Highway 287. Reports indicate that 34-year-old Arika Smith was traveling south along the roadway when her vehicle was struck head-on by a northbound vehicle, which was driven by 55-year-old Diane Wagner.
The impact of the collision sent Smith’s vehicle into a semi-truck.
Both Smith and Wagner suffered fatal injuries in the collision and were declared deceased at the scene.
A passenger inside Wagner’s vehicle, who was identified as 57-year-old Gregory Wagner, was airlifted to Northwest Texas Hospital for treatment.
At this time, police in Sherman County are investigating.
We would like to offer our condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Fatal Car Accidents in Texas
Every day, an average of ten victims lose their lives in auto accidents across Texas. In many cases, victims end up suffering fatal injuries in these horrific accidents due to the reckless and negligent actions of others. When victims are killed in these horrific and unexpected collisions, it is imperative that their families reach out to a wrongful death attorney in Texas as soon as possible to protect their legal rights.
Rasansky | McKenzie Law’s personal injury attorneys in Texas have over 25-years of experience aggressively fighting to protect the legal rights of families who have lost loved ones in devastating collisions. Our team stops at nothing to ensure those harmed are fully and fairly compensated for their loss. Contact our car accident attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to see how our team can help you.
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