Houston, TX (November 15, 2021) – One man has lost his life following a motor vehicle accident in the Houston area on Sunday morning, November 14. At around 2:50 a.m., authorities were called to the scene of an auto accident on Southwest Freeway.
Reports from authorities show that a four-vehicle collision occurred on the northbound side of Southwest Freeway during the early morning hours. The incident caused moderate delays in the area of Shepherd Drive.
Crews arrived at the scene and located a BMW, a silver Infiniti, and two other vehicles with moderate damage. One vehicle rolled over onto the right shoulder of the freeway.
One 24-year-old male involved in the accident sustained fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene by responding officers.
The driver of the BMW was transported to a local hospital for medical care.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victim 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 reported in Texas claim the lives of more than 3,800 people each year. These accidents can often be contributed to some form of negligence. In fact, nearly 80% of accidents in our state are due to driver error. Some of the leading causes of pedestrian accidents in Texas include:
- Running red lights
- Impairment
- Failing to yield the right of way
- Speeding
- Distraction
In many cases, surviving families are forced to endure overwhelming consequences. The mental and emotional impacts are only made worse by the financial burdens they soon encounter. Dealing with medical expenses, funeral costs, and lost wages can be devastating. In some cases, families can work with wrongful death lawyers in San Antonio who can fight to get them justice.
Texas Wrongful Death Lawyers
Our San Antonio car 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.
Not only will we fight to ensure your family is able to hold the at-fault party accountable, but we will help you get the financial compensation you need to cover funeral expenses and a variety of other economic and non-economic damages you face moving forward.
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. Your family deserves answers and we are committed to helping you get them. 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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