Austin Woman Killed in South Texas Car Crash
Being able to avoid an accident is one skill that the majority of drivers wish to have. Unfortunately, a car accident can occur with little or no forewarning, and drivers may not have seen a collision coming until they have been involved in it. Other drivers can make a simple mistake, such as crossing a center line, which can result in catastrophic injuries or even death.
Such a situation occurred in Texas, resulting in the death of two people. According to reports, a female driver with three other passengers in her vehicle was traveling south when the driver of a pick-up truck failed to maintain his lane and crossed the center line. The circumstances resulted in a head-on collision, causing the female driver’s vehicle to spin and the pick-up truck to flip and land in a ditch.
The woman driving the first vehicle and one of her teenage passengers were pronounced dead at the scene. The other two passengers of her vehicle were also injured and taken to an area children’s hospital for treatment. The driver of the pick-up truck as well as his four passengers also suffered injuries in the crash and were transported to hospitals for treatment. It is unclear at this time whether the driver of the pick-up will be facing any charges. The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating further into the accident.
A Texas Fatal Car Crash Attorney can Help Win Financial Compensation
While the investigation continues, the family or families of the victims who lost their lives are undoubtedly stricken with grief over the sudden car accident that claimed two lives and must cope with their loss. They must also hope for the quick recovery for those injured in the crash but luckily survived. The accident could lead to many financial struggles as the surviving family members could face numerous medical bills as well as funeral expenses. They may wish to file wrongful death or personal injury claims against the driver deemed at fault in order to gain compensation for damages permitted under Texas law.
Source: statesman.com, Austin woman, teen killed in South Texas crash, Claudia Grisales, Aug. 20, 2013
