Nacogdoches, TX (December 19, 2021) – A traffic-related incident reported in the Nacogdoches area claimed one woman’s life. At around 5:20 a.m., on December 15, emergency crews were notified that their assistance was needed on-site at a crash on US Highway 259.
Reports from local authorities indicate that a pedestrian was crossing at the intersection of US Highway 259 and County Road 104. At the same time, a 2012 Nissan SUV was traveling down the roadway.
For unknown reasons, the SUV struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian, who was identified as 68-year-old Mardella Nooner, sustained fatal injuries in the accident. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the USV, 38-year-old Sharita Bailey, was not injured.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Mardella Nooner. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Texas
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. The vast majority of pedestrian accidents involve some form of negligence. We often see victims lose their lives in accidents caused by drivers who are speeding, impaired by drugs or alcohol, distracted, or engaging in other acts of negligence.
In many cases, surviving families are left to endure overwhelming impacts. The mental and emotional impacts are only made worse by the financial consequences they soon encounter. When victims lose their lives in accidents, surviving family members often have to spend tens of thousands of dollars on funeral expenses, deal with lost earnings, and are overcome by the mental and financial consequences that continue to compound. In some cases, families can work with wrongful death lawyers in Nacogdoches who can fight to get them justice.
Texas Wrongful Death Lawyers
Our Nacogdoches pedestrian accident lawyers at Wyatt Law Firm are committed to achieving the best results for our clients. We have recovered over $500 million in damages for victims and their families following accidents in the state of Texas. Our law firm offers free, no-obligation consultations to all prospective clients. Wrongful death claims may help you get compensation for:
- Any medical treatment needed for your loved one
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Financial losses, including lost earnings and inheritance benefits
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of consortium
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.
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.
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