UPDATE: Arlington, TX – Derrick Asafu-Adjaye Killed in Fire Truck Accident with Fire Truck on I-20

Arlington, TX (May 26, 2020) – During the overnight hours of May 23, authorities were called to the scene of an incident on Interstate 20 in Arlington.

Reports show that a 27-year-old male was traveling down the roadway when his vehicle collided with a firetruck.

The man was critically injured and transported via EMS to Medical City Arlington. He was later declared deceased. The victim has since been identified as Derrick Asafu-Adjaye.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

We would like to offer our condolences to the family of Derrick Asafu-Adjaye at this time.

Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents in Texas

Approximately every two minutes, a motor vehicle accident resulting in injuries takes place somewhere in our state. These accidents leave over 270,000 people with debilitating injuries while claiming the lives of more than 3,600 victims each year. More than 650 of these victims who lose their lives are involved in truck accidents throughout our state. When victims lose their lives in collisions, due to the actions of others, it is crucial that their families reach out to a wrongful death attorney in Texas to get the justice they deserve.

The Texas car accident attorneys at Rasansky Law Firm have decades of experience fighting to protect the best interests of families across Texas after collisions. Our team has helped claimants obtain the maximum amount of compensation available to alleviate the financial burdens families face after losing loved ones. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to see how we can help you get the justice you deserve for your loved one.

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