Jonestown, TX (October 31, 2021) – One woman has lost her life as a result of a motor vehicle accident in the Jonestown area on Friday morning, October 29.
At around 8 a.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the scene of a crash on Farm to Market Road 1431.
Reports from authorities show that a red Ford Focus was traveling east on Farm to Market Road 1431 when it collided with a westbound Leander Independent School District bus.
The female driver of the Ford sustained severe injuries in the accident. She was airlifted to St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center. Authorities confirmed that she later passed away from her injuries.
The driver of the bus was also transported to a local hospital for 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
In the 21 years since that day, more than 70,000 people have lost their lives while traveling in our state. Motor vehicle accidents in Texas take the lives of more than 3,900 people each year. Some leading causes of collisions we see each year include:
- Driving recklessly
- Eating while operating vehicles
- Speeding
- Driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol
- Using cell phones to talk or text while driving
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.
Your family will most likely have to spend tens of thousands of dollars on funeral expenses and deal with lost earnings. These and other financial burdens just make it more challenging to move forward. For this reason, it is crucial that you reach out to a wrongful death lawyer in San Antonio as soon as possible. You may have legal options available to help you get justice.
Texas Wrongful Death Lawyers
Our San Antonio car accident lawyers at Wyatt Law Firm are dedicated to achieving the best results for our clients. Our law firm completely understands 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.
We firmly believe that no settlement or paycheck will ever be large enough to compensate you for the loss of a loved one. 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 by calling 210-340-5550. We are available to meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss your case and the legal options available to help you get justice.
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