Austin, TX (April 16, 2022) – One person has lost their life as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Travis County, according to reports. At around 1:46 a.m., on April 15, emergency crews were dispatched to the scene of an auto accident on US Highway 290.
Reports provided by the police show that a motorcyclist was traveling in the 8600 block of West US Highway 290. For unknown reasons, they were involved in an accident with a second vehicle near South View Road and Circle Drive.
The motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries as a result of the accident. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Texas
Motorcycle accidents in the state of Texas take the lives of more than 450 people every year. These accidents are often caused by drivers who are speeding, distracted, or engaging in other negligent actions while operating their vehicles.
These accidents are often preventable. However, we continue to see victims lose their lives due to the actions of others. Motorcycle 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:
- Speeding
- Driving recklessly
- Using cell phones to talk or text while driving
- Driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol
- Eating while operating vehicles
If your family has been impacted by a fatal motor vehicle accident, chances are that you will deal with more than just emotional pain and suffering. Motorcycle accidents often cause overwhelming financial consequences as well. Your family will most likely have to spend tens of thousands of dollars on funeral expenses and deal with lost earnings. These and other financial burdens just make it more challenging to move forward. For this reason, it is crucial that you reach out to a wrongful death lawyer in Austin as soon as possible. You may have legal options available to help you get justice.
Texas Wrongful Death Lawyers
Our Austin motorcycle accident lawyers at Wyatt Law Firm have extensive experience helping bereaved families get justice. We are passionate about helping bereaved families who have endured the loss of loved ones hold negligent actors accountable.
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.
If your loved one has lost their life in a motorcycle accident, our team is available to meet with you and discuss the legal options available for you. You can reach out to our team by calling 210-340-5550. Our Texas personal injury lawyers are available any time to take your call. We can schedule a free case evaluation to review the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s accident and determine the best options available to help you move forward.
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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