Houston, TX (August 19, 2021) - Officers from the Houston Police Department have opened an investigation into a serious collision between a pedestrian and a motorcyclist that closed down the earthbound lanes of the North Loop on Interstate 610 on Thursday, August 19th.
A spokesperson for the department said the accident took place at about 3:00 a.m. in the area of North Main Street and Interstate 45 in Harris County when a motorcycle rider struck an adult female pedestrian who was walking in the main lanes of the roadway.
The interstate remained closed until about 5:00 a.m. to allow for investigation and road clean-up.
Both rider and pedestrian sustained critical injuries and were transported by paramedics for emergency medical treatment.
Investigators have not yet determined why the woman was walking on the freeway.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Pedestrian-Involved Accidents in Houston
Being harmed in a vehicle collision can have overwhelming consequences. This is especially true for pedestrians who are struck by vehicles throughout our state. In Texas, more than 7,500 people are injured in pedestrian accidents each year. Many victims require immediate medical treatment, surgery, and hospitalization. In many cases, victims suffer from broken bones in spinal cord injuries that leave them in overwhelming pain.
It is crucial that accident victims seek the legal guidance of a skilled and knowledgeable pedestrian accident attorney in Houston, Texas as soon as possible. Victims may be able to obtain compensation to help cover medical costs, lost wages, and an array of other financial burdens they face from their accident.
A significant number of accident victims are harmed as a result of distracted, impaired, and reckless drivers in our state. When people are harmed in accidents as a result of the actions of others, they may have legal options available to help them move forward.
We at Farah Law take an aggressive approach toward helping accident victims get the maximum amount of compensation available to them. Our personal injury attorneys in Houston understand that the time following an accident can be overwhelming for victims and their families, both mentally and emotionally. Having the ability to obtain adequate medical care is imperative.
As if dealing with pain were not enough, thousands of people require extensive medical treatment for their injuries. In most cases of severe injuries, victims are required to spend extensive time in area hospitals and go through therapy for months. Although we want to think that everyone is able to get the medical treatment they need to recover, that is not always the case. In fact, thousands of people are left with serious injuries that impact their ability to perform tasks, cause lasting pain and suffering, and prevent them from working.
Our team works diligently to help victims obtain full and fair compensation in a timely manner so they are able to get the treatment they need to move forward after being harmed. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident in Houston as a result of another person’s reckless, negligent, or careless actions, contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (888) 481-9359. By scheduling a free case evaluation we can get started on getting you the justice you deserve from those who cause you harm.
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