San Angelo, TX (January 11, 2023) On Monday afternoon, January 9, 2023, a crash occurred near the intersection of North Chadbourne Street and West 14th Street in San Angelo, Texas. According to witnesses, the incident involved two cars. Multiple parties were injured, and one of the drivers was trapped in their vehicle for a prolonged amount of time.
Emergency responders were promptly on the scene and worked to rescue one of the drivers who was trapped in the car. The jaws of life were used to extricate the injured victim. Three people were hospitalized as a result of the accident.
According to reports, a white Hyundai Santa Fe was driving eastbound on 14th st when it collided with a grey Chevy Silverado that was driving southbound on Chadbourne when the crash occurred.
At this time, we do not know the current medical condition of the victims involved. Police are still investigating what caused the accident.
Our thoughts go out to those involved in this accident.
Car Accidents in Texas
The Texas Department of Transportation reports that nearly 500,000 car accidents occur each year in Texas, with 1 car accident occurring every minute and 7 seconds and one person injured every 2 minutes and 34 seconds.
Texas roads have been ranked some of the worst in the United States. Traffic and road congestion mixed with careless drivers has resulted in almost 2,000 Texans losing their lives behind the wheel each year. Accidents commonly take place in intersections or near an intersection, and there has been an increase in highway crashes.
Contact Wyatt Law Firm
When someone is injured in a car accident due to the negligent actions of someone else, it can have serious consequences for them and their family. The physical pain your loved one might experience can be difficult, and the financial burden of medical bills is also overwhelming.
In cases like these, families may have legal options available to them to help them move forward. Seeking the help of a San Angelo car accident attorney can help families get justice and seek compensation for expenses involving the injury.
Our car accident attorneys at Wyatt Law Firm help families protect their legal rights and options and provide support throughout the legal process. They can assist families in understanding the laws that apply to their case and provide advice on how to proceed. Seeking an attorney ultimately helps you and your family move forward with your lives.
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