Garza County, TX – Christopher Wayne Scates Killed in Crash on US-84

Garza County, TX (October 13, 2020) – One man has lost his life as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Garza County on Saturday afternoon. On October 10, the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the scene of a crash on US Highway 84.

Reports from DPS show that just before 3 p.m., a Lincoln Navigator was heading north on the highway when the driver experienced a tire blowout. As a result, the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to cross over the center median and rollover before going airborne. The SUV then landed on its roof on top of a Chrysler Town and Country van, which was on the southbound side of the highway.

The driver of the van, identified as a 35-year-old Christopher Wayne Scates, sustained fatal injuries in the accident. Emergency crews pronounced the man deceased at the scene. Two passengers in his vehicle, 25-year-old Ashley Jeter and a 2-year-old male, were both rushed to local hospitals with injuries.

The driver of the SUV, identified as 23-year-old Rebecca Marie Salinas, and her passengers, three 4-year-old boys, were all transported to area hospitals for treatment of undisclosed injuries.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation with the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

We would like to offer our condolences to the family of Christopher Wayne Scates at this time.

Fatal Car Accidents in Texas

Car accidents often have an overwhelming impact on those involved. This is especially true in cases where victims sustain injuries. Each year, more than 17,500 people sustain serious injuries in accidents that require extensive medical treatment and hospitalization. Although we want to believe that everyone recovers from their injuries, this is far from the truth. In fact, thousands of people end up passing away due to injuries sustained in car accidents throughout our state each year.

The unfortunate truth is that more than 10 people lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents here in Texas every day. These incidents add up to more than 3,600 lives lost annually as a result of traffic-related incidents. Many victims suffer fatal injuries in collisions as a result of the negligent or reckless actions of others. Although we can take proactive measures to ensure the lives of those around us are safe from our actions, we cannot prevent others from engaging in negligent actions while driving. In some cases, surviving relatives can contact a wrongful death attorney in Texas to protect their legal rights.

Rasansky Law Firm's car accident attorneys in Texas have over 25-years of experience fighting to protect the legal rights of families across our state. Our team works diligently to ensure families hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions so they can move forward in the best way possible. We provide aggressive legal representation to ensure families maximize their recoveries so they are able to cover the financial burdens they face after losing loved ones unexpectedly. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to see how we can help you.

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