Houston, TX (June 17, 2021) - At least one person died on Thursday, June 17th in a major vehicle crash on Katy Freeway in Houston.
The accident, which involved a tractor-trailer and an SUV, took place at about 5:45 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the freeway at the intersection of Barker Cypress Road.
The major lanes of the freeway were closed down for over three hours as crews worked to determine the cause of the accident and remove debris.
No additional details have been released.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Accidents in Houston
Motor vehicle collisions across the state of Texas claim the lives of over 3,600 victims every year. Head-on crashes are more likely to cause fatal injuries than most other kinds of accidents. The head-on impact of two vehicles typically causes extensive damage to both vehicles and their occupants and can leave drivers and their passengers trapped inside their vehicles. These collisions are usually the result of one or both drivers acting negligently.
Texting and driving, driving while impaired, reckless driving, and many other driver actions often result in collisions throughout our state. In fact, statistics show that more than 80% of deadly collisions are a result of these and other negligent actions.
When victims die in accidents caused by the careless actions of other people, it is vital that their families get legal advice from a qualified and knowledgeable wrongful death attorney in the Houston area as soon as possible. Working with an aggressive legal team will ensure your family is able to protect your legal rights after enduring the unexpected loss of a loved one.
At Farah Law, our knowledgeable and skilled car accident attorneys in Texas strive to help families defend their legal rights by providing them with responsive, practical, and compassionate legal representation. For more than five decades, we have represented bereaved families to ensure they are able to maximize their recoveries through legal actions.
If you have lost a loved one in an accident as a result of another driver’s negligence, it is crucial that you act quickly to protect your legal rights. Contact our Houston personal injury attorneys at (888) 481-9359. Schedule a free consultation with our attorneys to discuss the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s accident to determine what legal options are available to you.
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