Henderson, TX – Pedestrian Killed in US-259 (Kilgore Dr) Crash

Henderson, TX (June 17, 2020) – At approximately 9:10 p.m., on June 14, the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on US Highway 259.

Reports show that a pedestrian was attempting to run from the eastbound side of the highway to the westbound side when they were struck by a 2010 Ford F-150. The collision caused the Ford to become disabled on the side of the road. While resting in the shoulder, the Ford was rear-ended by a 1999 Honda Accord.

The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was declared deceased at the scene. The driver of the Ford, 21-year-old Dante Tyrell Gaston, and the driver of the Honda, 21-year-old Jacoby Ray Taylor, were both provided medical treatment at the scene. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

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 the deceased victim at this time.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Texas

Every day, more than 10 people lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents here in Texas. Many victims suffer fatal injuries in collisions as a result of the negligent or reckless actions of others. A fair share of these victims are not inside vehicles at all. Instead, they are traveling on foot to their destinations. When people are fatally injured in these horrific collisions, surviving relatives can contact a wrongful death attorney in Texas to protect their legal rights.

Rasansky Law Firm's pedestrian 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. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to see how we can help you.

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