Harris County, TX (February 8, 2022) – A pedestrian accident reported in Harris County claimed one man’s life on Monday morning, February 7. Just after 6 a.m., the Harris County Constables responded to the scene of an auto accident on Farm to Market Road 1960.
Reports from authorities show that a male pedestrian was struck by a white vehicle while walking in the 800 block of Farm to Market Road 1960.
The man was ejected onto the other side of the roadway where he was struck by two vehicles.
The man suffered significant injuries in the crash. Emergency crews responded to the scene and pronounced the man deceased.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the man who lost his life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Texas
Every day, pedestrian accidents take place across our state. Quite often, they are caused by drivers who fail to use appropriate care while operating their vehicles. Being involved in a Texas pedestrian accident can be life-changing. Thousands of people are left with debilitating injuries that drastically impact nearly every aspect of their lives.
Although there are many treatment options available for victims, there is no guarantee that they will fully recover. Regrettably, many people end up losing their lives due to pedestrian accidents. The year 2020 saw a record high in the number of pedestrians fatally injured across our state. In fact, 717 pedestrians reportedly lost their lives as a result of motor vehicle collisions.
If your loved one has lost their life in a pedestrian accident, chances are that you may be unaware of legal options available to help you move forward. Rather than trying to deal with the negative consequences alone, you can benefit greatly by reaching out to our Harris County wrongful death lawyers as soon as possible. Our team can help you hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions so you are able to move forward in the best way possible.
Texas Wrongful Death Lawyers
Our Harris County pedestrian accident lawyers at Wyatt Law Firm completely understand the grief and inconsolable heartache that your family is dealing with after losing a loved one. Though taking legal action against the at-fault party may be the last thing on your mind, pursuing a wrongful death claim can help your family get compensation to help cover various costs you face during the grieving process.
Our team aggressively seeks results for people throughout the state of Texas. We provide responsive representation for clients that they can depend on. Families can rest assured knowing that our team proactively makes every effort to ensure they secure the best possible outcome for their claims.
Our law firm offers free consultations to all prospective clients. Contact our Texas personal injury lawyers any time to schedule a meeting with our team. Call 210-340-5550 any time to see how we can help you. Our lawyers are available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week to speak with you about your case and help you get the justice and the compensation you deserve.
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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