Goodlet, TX - Three Killed in Semi-Truck Collision on US-287

Goodlet, TX (March 16, 2023) - A crash on Sunday, March 12, in the Goodlet area left three people dead. 

The fatal accident was reported on US-287 at around 3:18 a.m. in Hardeman County. It was reported that a semi-truck collided with a pickup truck on the highway. It was later revealed that the 23-year-old Lubbock man driving the pickup failed to yield to the semi and was hit directly. 

The pickup came to a rest in the median, and the semi ran into a nearby ditch. The semi-truck then caught fire, and the two Florida men inside were unable to escape. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. 

The driver of the pickup was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The identities of the deceased parties have been withheld. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the fatal accident is in progress. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time.

Fatal Semi-Truck Accidents in Texas

In Texas, a car accident can occur at any moment, and statistics show that there were no days without a fatality on Texas roadways in 2011. Trucks are not involved in every collision, but because of the size difference between huge trucks and passenger cars, which weigh only 3,000 to 5,000 pounds on average, fatalities in truck accidents are extremely common. In 2010, there were 284 fatal truck accidents in Texas. Both semi-trailer combos and truck-trailer combinations were involved in these collisions.

Texas wrongful death lawyers are aware that every person or any company that participated in a person's death as a result of negligence or improper behavior is liable in court. If someone is intentionally killed or dies in an accident that was the defendant's fault, they may be held legally culpable for any resulting damages. Talk with an attorney to get to work on your case today. 

A loved one's death is never an easy event to go through. A family will likely need to think about their financial condition in the future in addition to dealing with the shock of the loss and any potential legal actions. According to Texas law, any person or company that the surviving spouse, child, or parent of the deceased believes to be responsible for the death may be sued for wrongful death. Additionally, an executor of the estate may file a standard injury claim for harm that caused the person to pass away.

If a loved one was killed in a semi-truck accident, the Goodlet wrongful death lawyers at the Rasansky Law Firm are prepared to fight for justice on your behalf. After losing a loved one in a devastating car accident, we are driven to help you recover from any resulting financial damages related to the fatal accident. We guarantee that the person responsible for your loved one's death will be prosecuted and that you will be compensated for any damages you suffered as a result of the incident. Our firm has a track record of successfully defending customers' rights and achieving favorable results. Our legal team will tenaciously pursue justice and support your wrongful death claim with the most convincing evidence. As soon as you can, give us a call at 214-651-6100 so that we can start working on your case.