Houston, TX (February 22, 2022) – A pedestrian accident reported in the Houston area on Sunday evening claimed the life of one woman. At around 7 p.m., on February 20, a female was driving a red Honda sedan on Eastex Freeway when she was involved in a hit-and-run crash near Kingwood Drive.
The woman pulled over her vehicle and exited to assess the damage. At the same time, a truck traveled through the area and crashed into the sedan. The sedan then struck the woman, causing her fatal injuries.
Authorities arrived at the scene and pronounced the woman deceased.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the woman who lost her 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.
Between 2019 and 2020, the number of pedestrian fatalities across the state of Texas increased by nearly 8.5%. This increase resulted in more than 700 people losing their lives in these often preventable accidents.
When pedestrians are killed in accidents, due to the negligence of others, families may have legal options available to help them move forward. Seeking the assistance of a Houston wrongful death lawyer can help you get justice. A skilled legal team will review the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s accident and determine what options are available for you to move forward and get justice for your loved one.
Texas Wrongful Death Lawyers
Our Houston 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. If your loved one has lost their life in an accident, you must take legal action immediately. 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. We are available around the clock to take your call and discuss your case.
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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