Woman Dies in Central Texas Highway Crash
When a Texas driver gets behind the wheel of a car, truck or SUV, he or she assumes responsibility for the safety of any and all occupants of that vehicle. It is always important to follow the rules of the road and exert caution while driving, but when others are traveling as passengers, drivers have an even greater burden to bear. When a driver makes choices that lead to a serious car wreck, the results can include criminal charges and civil suits.
One family recently lost a loved one in a Texas car crash. The incident took place in Hill County in a recent Saturday night. Police believe that a 25-year-old man was driving a 2006 Hyundai on U.S. Highway 77 with a 35-year-old female passenger. The vehicle approached a curve in the road, and the young man apparently failed to negotiate the change in direction.
The vehicle left the roadway, entering a ditch and eventually crashing into a group of trees. The driver sustained minor injuries in the crash. His passenger, however, was not so lucky. She was fatally injured during the crash.
A Fatal Texas Car Accident Attorney can Help Win Financial Compensation
There is no report of criminal charges pending against the driver at this time. As the investigation into the Texas car wreck continues, charges could be filed in the coming weeks. In addition, the family of the deceased will retain the option of moving forward with a civil suit against the driver, should they feel that his negligence played a causal role in the crash. Doing so could result in an award of damages associated with their loss, including the woman’s final expenses.
Source: kwtx.com, “Woman Dies In Central Texas Highway Crash,” Paul T. Gately, Jan. 28, 2013
