[08-15-2021] Rusk County, TX – One Person Killed, Another Injured After a Fatal Head-On Crash on FM 225

A 36-year-old woman identified as Conshneka W. was killed while another person was injured after a head-on collision on Fm 225 on Sunday night, August 15.

The fatal collision transpired at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Farm-to-Market Road 225, just south of Henderson. A southbound 2016 Kia Forte was traveling on FM 225 when, for unclear reasons, it crossed over the center stripe and collided head-on with an oncoming 2016 Kia Optima driven by Williams.

Both of the drivers sustained serious injuries in the mishap. The Kia Optima driver was airlifted to Christus Trinity Mother Francis Hospital, while the Kia Optima driver was flown to UT Health East Texas in Tyler.

Unfortunately, the Kia Optima driver later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead. Meanwhile, the Kia Forte driver is currently in critical condition. The Kia Forte driver was later identified as Shaun Cooper. It’s unclear what factors affected the accident. Local authorities are currently investigating the crash.

Fatal Head-On Collision Statistics

In 2019, there were 439,388 motor vehicle crashes in Texas, with 256,338 people injured. There were 12,897 serious injury crashes, which caused 15,843 people severe harm. A head-on collision (sometimes known as a “frontal” crash) occurs when two cars traveling in opposite directions collide front to front.

Head-on collisions produce a significant amount of energy. As a result of the higher energy, injuries in this type of crash are more likely to be deadly. Although head-on collisions account for only 2% of all accidents, they account for 10% of all fatalities on U.S. highways.

A head-on collision occurs when one of the drivers is traveling on the wrong side of the road. It is often due to intoxicated or distracted driving (such as texting while driving), hazardous passing, drowsy driving, or some other type of disorientation behind the wheel, such as an elderly person approaching a highway in the wrong direction.

Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Head-On Collisions in Rusk County

Head-on collisions can result in severe injuries. This means that, unfortunately, not all victims will be able to survive a head-on collision. Following a deadly head-on collision, surviving family members have the right to sue the negligent motorist for wrongful death.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, you must contact an experienced and knowledgeable car accident lawyer. Many traffic injuries are life-changing or fatal. If you have been injured through no fault of your own, you have the right to seek compensation.

When you hire a lawyer, you can relax knowing that your legal rights will be protected and that you will not be ignored by a large insurance company with highly trained claims adjusters and lawyers. You will also be able to concentrate on your recovery rather than filing paperwork, calling the insurance company repeatedly, and attempting to prove the worth of your case to someone who is not on your side.

Arash Law Texas’s wrongful death attorneys are here to assist you in winning your claim. To schedule your free consultation, please call (888) 398-4017 or fill out our online intake form. Don’t put off hiring an experienced Texas car accident lawyer; the sooner you do, the better your legal rights will be protected.