Harlingen, TX (May 16, 2021) - Police in Harlingen said a late-night traffic collision between a pickup truck and a sedan claimed the life of a child and one other person. According to reports, the wreck occurred around midnight on Sunday, May 16.
Sources indicate that the accident happened at the intersection of East Harrison Avenue and 6th Street. A white 2003 Chevrolet Silverado pickup was headed west on Harrison Avenue collided with a white 2011 Buick Regal passenger vehicle. The Regal was headed south on 6th Street at the time.
The driver of the Regal lost his life at the crash scene. Two passengers present in his vehicle at the time, identified as a 10-year-old boy and a female, were taken from the scene by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment.
Medical professionals pronounced the boy deceased at the hospital a short time later. The driver of the pickup was also transported to an area medical center with injuries of an unknown magnitude.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the collision.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of a full recovery.
Auto Accidents in Texas
Motor vehicle accidents throughout the state of Texas claim the lives of more than 3,600 people each year. Head-on collisions are more likely to result in fatal injuries than most other types of accidents. The head-to-head impact of two vehicles can cause extensive front-end damages and cause drivers and their passengers to become pinned inside their vehicles. These crashes are often a result of one or both drivers acting negligently.
Texting while driving, operating vehicles while impaired, reckless driving, and various other driver actions often result in collisions throughout our state. In fact, statistics show that more than 80% of fatal collisions are a result of these and other negligent actions. When victims lose their lives in accidents caused by the reckless actions of others, it is imperative that their families seek legal guidance 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.
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