Austin, TX – One Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash on US-290

Austin, TX (February 12, 2021) – A motor vehicle accident in the Austin area has claimed one person’s life on Thursday evening. At around 10:30 p.m., on February 11, the Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the scene of a crash on US Highway 290.

Reports from authorities show that a crash involving three vehicles took place in the 5000 block of US Highway 290. The crash blocked the westbound side of the service road.

One person involved in the accident sustained fatal injuries. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Other parties involved in the crash refused medical treatment. At this time, the crash remains under investigation.

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 the degrees of injuries vary immensely, there are numerous people who are left with life-threatening injuries that impact their health and wellbeing. Although we want to believe that everyone recovers from their injuries, this is far from the truth. In fact, more than 3,600 people end up passing away due to injuries sustained in car accidents throughout our state each year.

These incidents show that around ten victims lose their lives in unexpected collisions every day. In the majority of cases, driver error is the cause. When drivers are distracted, drive recklessly, driving while intoxicated, and engage in other activities while operating their vehicles, they place the lives of others sharing the road at immense risk for being injured or killed. In many cases, grieving families are forced to deal with tens of thousands of dollars in funeral costs and medical bills related to the loss of their loved ones. When victims are killed in motor vehicle accidents, it is imperative that their families reach out to a wrongful death attorney in Texas as soon as possible to protect their legal rights. Families may be entitled to compensation to help cover various economic and non-economic burdens they face moving forward after losing a loved one in a preventable collision.

Working with a reputable and effective legal team after losing a loved one in a preventable collision is your best bet at getting the justice you deserve and the compensation you need moving forward. We at Rasansky Law Firm are dedicated to helping families get the justice they deserve after losing loved ones in tragic collisions. Our Texas car accident attorneys work diligently to hold wrongdoers accountable so families can get the justice and compensation they deserve. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to explore legal options available for you. Schedule a free case evaluation with our team at your earliest convenience to see how we can help you recover after losing a loved one in an accident as a result of another driver’s negligence.

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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.