Ropesville, TX (May 2, 2022) – An auto accident reported on Friday in Hockley County claimed one man’s life. At around 10:30 a.m., on April 29, the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the scene of an auto accident on US Highway 62/82.
According to reports, a pickup truck was traveling south on the highway during the evening hours. For unknown reasons, the vehicle left the roadway, crossed over the center median, and struck an SUV in the northbound lanes. An SUV ahead of the SUV that was hit swerved to avoid the collision.
A passenger in one SUV, a 63-year-old man, suffered severe injuries. He was rushed to University Medical Center in Lubbock where he passed away from his injuries.
Two other people were treated for injuries.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victims who were injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost his life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Car Accidents in Texas
Every year crashes in the state of Texas take the lives of more than 3,900 victims. These accidents can often be attributed to some form of negligence. In fact, nearly 80% of accidents in our state are due to driver error. Some leading causes of collisions we see each year include:
- Driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol
- Using cell phones to talk or text while driving
- Eating while operating vehicles
- Speeding
- Driving recklessly
If your family has been impacted by a fatal car accident, chances are that you will deal with more than just emotional pain and suffering. When victims lose their lives in crashes, their families are often forced to endure overwhelming consequences. Dealing with mental and emotional pain and suffering is only made worse by the financial consequences they face. Many families have to cover funeral expenses, and medical costs and deal with the loss of a source of income they have grown to depend on.
Families often have legal options available to them after enduring the loss of a loved one due to the negligence of another person. Reaching out to a skilled Ropesville wrongful death lawyer can ensure your family is able to get justice after enduring the unexpected loss of a loved one.
Our Ropesville car accident lawyers at Wyatt Law Firm understand the challenges that bereaved families face after enduring the loss of a loved one. Dealing with their unexpected passing can be a challenge in itself. To date, we have remained committed to helping each client we work with obtain the outcome they expect for their legal claims. When it comes to helping families get justice after a loved one, we provide the most responsive and trusted representation for our clients to ensure they are in the best position possible to do so.
We firmly believe that no settlement or paycheck will ever be large enough to compensate you for the loss of a loved one. For this reason, we strongly emphasize the pursuit of justice. Your family deserves answers and we are committed to helping you get them. If your loved one has lost their life in an accident, due to the negligence of another motorist, do not wait to get the justice you deserve. Contact our Texas personal injury lawyers at your earliest convenience by calling 210-340-5550 to see how we can help you.
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