Plano, TX - Woman Killed in Semi-Truck Hit-&-Run at Central Expy & Legacy Dr

Plano, TX (March 15, 2023) - On Monday, March 13, a woman was killed following a tractor-trailer crash in the Plano area. 

The fatal accident took place at the intersection of Central Expressway and Legacy Drive at around 9:30 p.m. It was reported that a 29-year-old woman was traveling on the roadway when her vehicle stalled. The car was rear-ended by another vehicle, and the woman exited the car. 

That is when she was hit by an oncoming 18-wheeler. The Peterbilt 389 semi-tractor did not remain at the scene. The 29-year-old woman sustained fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead. 

No additional information has been provided at this time. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly crash is in progress. 

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

Deadly Semi-Truck Accidents in Texas

Tractor-trailers, semi-tractor-trailers, and other commercial trucks are involved in a considerable number of traffic accidents each year in Texas. On the state's roadways, trucking accidents are incredibly commonplace. Texas heavy truck accidents killed 649 lives in 2017, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's annual report on large truck and bus crash statistics. The 649 fatalities were the most ever recorded and the most since 2007. Texas topped the country in 2017 with 556 fatal large truck accidents, followed by 103 fatal accidents involving a single car and 453 fatal large truck accidents involving multiple vehicles.

Losing a loved one is never a simple experience to go through. In addition to dealing with the shock of the tragedy and any prospective criminal proceedings, a family will probably also need to consider their financial situation in the future. According to Texas law, the surviving spouse, child, or parent of the deceased may bring a wrongful death claim against any person or business that they believe to be to blame for the death. In addition, an executor of the estate may bring a typical injury claim for injuries that contributed to the victim's demise.

Texas wrongful death attorneys are aware that anyone or any organization that contributed to a person's death by a negligent or wrongful act is subject to legal action. The responsible party may be held liable under the law if someone is killed purposefully or dies in an accident that was the defendant's fault. 

The Plano wrongful death attorneys at the Rasansky Law Firm are ready to fight for justice on your side if a loved one died in a semi-truck accident. We are motivated to assist you in getting your financial situation back on track after losing a loved one in a tragic vehicle accident. We promise that the individual culpable for your loved one's passing will be brought to justice and that you will be given the money you are owed for any losses you sustained as a result of the tragedy. Our firm has a proven track record of effectively defending clients' rights and obtaining positive outcomes. Our legal team will tenaciously seek justice on your behalf and back your wrongful death claim with the strongest possible evidence. Give us a call at 214-651-6100 as soon as you can so that we can get to work on your case.