Reports from police show that 42-year-old James Sexton was driving a 2008 Mercury sedan north along Sparta Road when a 2011 Ford F-150, driven by 27-year-old Jacob Allen Smith, entered into his lane and struck the Mercury head-on. Sexton sustained fatal injuries in the accident and was immediately declared deceased. A 20-year-old female passenger in the Mercury was critically injured. She was rushed to Scott & White Medical Center for treatment.
Smith was subsequently arrested for intoxication manslaughter, intoxication assault, and failure to stop and render aid as well as other charges. At this time, investigations are ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
We would like to offer our condolences to the family of James Sexton at this time.
Fatal Car Accidents in Texas
Statistics show that someone is injured in a collision as a result of a drunk or impaired driver. More than 1,400 of those injured 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 | McKenzie Law’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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