Lewisville, TX (December 31, 2021) – One man has lost his life as a result of a motor vehicle accident in the Lewisville area on Thursday morning, December 30. At around 1:45 a.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety was notified that their assistance was needed at the scene of a crash on Interstate 35.
Reports from DPS show that a vehicle was stopped along the southbound side of Interstate 35. For unknown reasons, a semi-truck passing through the area crashed into the car. The impact of the crash caused the fuel tank in the semi-truck to rupture and spill fuel across several lanes of the highway.
The driver of the first vehicle, 81-year-old Kenneth Olson, was transported to Medical City Lewisville where he passed away from his injuries.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Kenneth Olson. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Truck Accidents in Texas
The last time the state of Texas saw one day with no traffic-related fatalities was November 7, 2000. 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. Accidents involving semi-trucks and commercial vehicles account for more than 530 fatal crashes. Unfortunately, many truck drivers are in a hurry to maintain their schedule on deliveries and, as a result, they are likely to engage in reckless behaviors that can have disastrous consequences.
When victims lose their lives in accidents, they often leave behind family and loved ones who are forced to move on. Dealing with the mental and emotional challenges during the grieving process is only made worse by towering medical expenses, funeral costs, and other financial burdens.
When victims lose their lives in crashes, due to these and other negligent, reckless, and malicious actions, their families may have legal options available to help them get justice. By reaching out to a wrongful death lawyer in Lewisville as soon as possible, you can explore the legal options available to help your family move forward after enduring the loss of a loved one.
Texas Wrongful Death Lawyers
Our Lewisville truck 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. We strive to provide responsive and effective representation for clients that is compassionate to their needs.
Our law firm understands that no one is truly prepared to deal with the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one. This drives our commitment toward helping you get justice. Our ultimate goal is to help you move forward after experiencing a loss in the best way possible. You should not be forced to cover tens of thousands of dollars in unexpected costs due to the negligence of another driver. Contact our Texas personal injury lawyers any time to schedule a meeting with our team by calling 210-340-5550.
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