Houston, TX – Two-Vehicle Crash on Southwest Freeway Claims One Life

Houston, TX (May 5, 2020) – An auto accident on Sunday evening claimed one victim’s life.

At around 9:30 p.m., on May 3, the Houston Police Department responded to the scene of an auto accident on the Southwest Freeway.

Reports show that a Honda Accord and a Cadillac collided along the freeway near the intersection with Harwin Drive. The impact of the collision caused the Honda to crash into a pillar and split in half, ejecting the driver.

The Cadillac then proceeded forward and came to rest on top of the Honda driver, killing them instantly.

The driver of the Cadillac attempted to flee the scene on foot was but caught and arrested. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.

Police continue to investigate this collision.

We would like to offer our condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents in Texas

Statistics show that someone is injured in a collision as a result of a drunk or impaired driver. Sadly, 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 Law Firm’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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