Austin, TX (February 19, 2022) – A motor vehicle accident reported on Tuesday morning has claimed one person’s life in Travis County. At around 6:20 a.m., on February 15, the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the scene of an accident that was reported on Highway 183.
Reports from authorities show that a rear-end collision between a Volkswagen and a Ford pickup truck towing a trailer occurred in the 9100 block of Highway 183. The impact of the crash pushed the Volkswagen into a Kia in the area near Farm to Market Road 973 and McKenzie Road.
The Ford then went off the road and crashed into the San Francisco Javier Catholic Church. The driver of the Volkswagen suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on-site. The driver of the Kia was transported to an area hospital where they underwent emergency medical care.
Neither person inside the pickup truck sustained injuries as a result of the accident.
At this time, the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victim who was 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 their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Car Accidents in Texas
Motor vehicle accidents in Texas claim the lives of nearly 4,000 people every year. In many cases, victims suffer fatal injuries in accidents due to the negligent actions of other drivers sharing the road. Drivers who are under the influence of alcohol contribute to more than 25% of fatal crashes each year. Drivers who are distracted account for 18% of crashes. Speeding contributes to nearly 20% of all fatal crashes each year.
These and other acts of negligence continue to have an overwhelming impact on families who are forced to deal with the negative consequences of losing a loved one. When victims are killed in motor vehicle collisions, due to the negligence of others, families may have legal options available to help them move forward. Seeking the assistance of a wrongful death lawyer in Austin can help you get justice.
Texas Wrongful Death Lawyers
Our Austin car accident lawyers at Wyatt Law Firm completely understand the grief and inconsolable heartache that your family is dealing with after losing a loved one. 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. Our team can meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s accident. We will gather evidence to ensure you have the strongest case imaginable.
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. 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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