Austin, TX (May 20, 2022) – A pedestrian has lost his life after a result of a motor vehicle accident reported on Wednesday morning in the Austin area. On May 18, the Austin Police Department responded to the scene of an accident on North Lamar Boulevard.
Reports provided by APD indicate that a truck and a van collided on North Lamar Boulevard at the intersection of Rundberg Lane. The impact of the crash caused one of the vehicles to go off the roadway and strike a man who is standing at a bus stop.
The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries as a result of the accident. Emergency crews arrived at the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.
At this time, the Texas Department of Transportation is investigating the collision.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life as a result of this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Texas
Hundreds of pedestrians lose their lives every year and motor vehicle accidents across the state of Texas. There are many instances where people end up suffering fatal injuries due to reckless and negligent drivers. Some of the leading causes of pedestrian accidents that take place in our state include:
- Drivers who are traveling above the posted speed limits
- Drivers who failed to yield the right of way to others
- Drivers who turn at intersections without looking
- Drivers who are distracted by cell phones in other objects
- Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol
When people enter roadways while engaging and negligent and reckless actions, they place the lives of others at risk. Unfortunately, pedestrians and their families are often forced to pay the consequences.
When innocent people lose their lives in accidents, their families are often forced to cover the cost of funeral arrangements, burial fees, and various other financial burdens. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the accident, surviving family members may have legal options available to help them recover. Reaching out to an Austin wrongful death lawyer as soon as possible is critical when it comes to protecting your legal rights.
The Austin pedestrian accident lawyers at Wyatt Law Firm have extensive experience helping clients protect their legal rights. Our lawyers are fully committed to providing the most aggressive and trusted representation possible to ensure they are able to get full and timely compensation to cover the costs they face moving forward. Our lawyers are deeply committed to helping each client we represent move forward in the best way possible despite the unfortunate circumstances they are forced to endure.
If your loved one has lost their life as a result of a pedestrian accident, it is important that you reach out to our Texas personal injury law firm right away to explore the legal options available for you. By calling 210-340-5550, our lawyers can schedule a free case evaluation at your earliest convenience to get started on your case.
Note: Our team used secondary sources when creating this post. These sources include but are not limited to local and state police reports, local news reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about the accident described. Our team has not independently verified all the facts surrounding this accident. For this reason, if you locate any information that is incorrect, please let us know immediately so that we can correct the error. We will remove a post if requested.
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