Dallas, TX (May 31, 2022) – Two people lost their lives as a result of a motor vehicle accident in the Dallas area early Monday morning, May 30. At around 2:30 a.m., emergency crews were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident that took place on Woodall Rodgers Freeway.
Reports provided by authorities show that a vehicle was traveling on Woodall Rodgers Freeway during the early morning hours. For unknown reasons, the vehicle collided with a second vehicle near Allen Street.
The impact of the crash caused the first vehicle to strike a pier beam on the freeway. The vehicle then burst into flames.
A man and woman inside the vehicle both suffered fatal injuries.
The two people in the second vehicle were not injured.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our warmest 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
Each year, over 4000 people suffered fatal injuries as a result of motor vehicle accidents across our state. Quite often, these crashes are attributed to some form of negligence. Some of the most common causes of motor vehicle accidents that we see in our state include:
- Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Driving while distracted by telephones or other objects
- Driving at a high rate of speed
- Drivers who run red lights impasse stop signs
When people engage in reckless and negligent actions while operating their vehicles, they are at an increased risk of losing control and causing a collision. If your loved one has died as a result of an accident, you may have legal options available to help you move forward. Working with a wrongful death lawyer in Dallas can help to ensure you are in the best position possible to get justice.
The Dallas car accident lawyers at Wyatt Law Firm have decades of combined experience fighting to protect the legal rights of families. Our lawyers completely understand the challenges that families face after losing loved ones. For this reason, we fight diligently to ensure they are able to get the compensation they need and deserve moving forward. Although no amount of compensation will ever replace the lives of those taken away, it can help families cover the costs they are forced to endure. Having the financial resources necessary to cover funeral arrangements, lost earning capacity, and other financial impacts is critically important. For this reason, we fight to ensure our clients are in the best position possible to move forward.
If your loved one has lost their life as a result of a motor vehicle accident, you must act quickly to protect your legal rights. Contact our Texas personal injury law firm today by calling 210-340-5550. Our lawyers can meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss your case and the legal options available for you.
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