Montgomery County, TX – Gabriel Lopez Loses Life in Crash on I-45

Montgomery County, TX (December 29, 2020) – A vehicle collision reported early Sunday morning claimed one man’s life in Montgomery County. At around 12:35 a.m., on December 27, the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the scene of a crash on Interstate 45.

Preliminary investigations show that a 2013 Ford Taurus was driving south on the northbound side of Interstate 45 when it crashed head-on with a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country.

The driver of the Chrysler, 48-year-old Gabriel Lopez, was transported to Memorial Hermann The Woodlands for medical assistance. Authorities confirmed that he later succumbed to his injuries.

A 12-year-old passenger in the van was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition. A 45-year-old female passenger was also transported to the same hospital for the treatment of undisclosed injuries.

The driver of the Ford, 30-year-old Robert Earl Smith, was transported to a nearby hospital. Multiple charges against him are pending for his actions related to this collision. At this time, the crash 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 Gabriel Lopez 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. 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 knowledgeable legal team will ensure you are able to get justice for your loved ones. 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. Schedule a free consultation at your earliest convenience to discuss the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s accident with us.

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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.