Teenage Boy Dies, Sister Fights for Life in Texas Accident
It is an unfortunate reality that car accidents are almost a daily occurrence. Many variables can contribute to such an incident taking place, such as speed or alcohol, and a car accident can have various outcomes. One of the most difficult results of an accident is the death of an individual involved, and the situation can be considered even more tragic if the decedent was a child.
Such a tragic accident occurred in Texas when two vehicles collided. Reports indicated that a vehicle with three occupants was hit in the rear by a pickup truck. Authorities believe the driver of the truck to have been under the influence of alcohol and to have been speeding at the time of the accident.
As a result of the crash, a 13-year-old boy in the first vehicle suffered fatal injuries, and a 15-year-old female passenger is in critical condition. Because alcohol and speed were considered factors, charges are pending in relation to the accident. Authorities are continuing to investigate and more information could be made available at a later date.
A Texas Car Accident Attorney can Help Win Financial Compensation
The loss of someone so young can be difficult to comprehend. The family is likely to face many struggles in the aftermath of the car accident as they face funeral costs and medical expenses for the injured young girl. As a result, the family may wish to look into their legal options for seeking compensation. Texas laws may be able to shed light on paths that could be open to them if they wish to pursue monetary reparations for their loss and resulting damages.
Source: kfoxtv.com, Teenage boy dies in car accident, sister fights for life, Crystal Price, Jan. 19, 2014
