17 Year Old High School Student Killed in Manvel Car Wreck
A tragedy occurring on a Texas roadway has left a community grieving the loss of one of its young citizens. The car accident took place on a recent Tuesday evening and involved two vehicles. Several others suffered injuries in the incident.
At approximately 7:30 p.m., a northbound vehicle became disabled and was stopped in the traffic lane. Another vehicle, approaching from behind, reportedly crashed into the stopped vehicle on the road. A 17-year-old boy who was a passenger in the backseat of the stopped vehicle became entrapped in the tangled wreckage upon impact.
Sadly, the young man died at the scene of the accident. Five other teenagers were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of their injuries. Three of them are reported in stable condition. The conditions of the other two have been listed as serious.
Car Accident Victim’s Family Members can Pursue Litigation
The driver of the vehicle that struck the car is said to have suffered only minor injuries. Police have stated that the man was tested for intoxication and passed the test. When a Texas car accident results in a fatality due to the fault of another, the deceased victim’s immediate family members may choose to pursue litigation in court on behalf of their loved one. Additionally, any injured persons who survive an accident are also able to seek compensation for damages. To begin the process of filing a claim, it is typically prudent to contact a legal professional in the area who has experience in personal injury and wrongful death cases.
Source: click2houston.com, “17-year-old high school student killed in accident in Manvel“, Aug. 18, 2015
