[11-14-2021] Bell County, TX – One Man Dead and One Injured After a Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 195

One 24-year-old pedestrian was killed, and another person was injured after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 195 on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

The collision happened around 4:00 a.m. in the outside lane of SH 195.

The investigation showed that a gray 2005 Infiniti G35 was disabled in the outside lane of northbound SH 195, north of the Lampasas River overpass. The driver of the disabled vehicle was standing near the car in the roadway.

A gray 2011 Hyundai Sonata was traveling northbound in the outside lane of SH 195 where it crashed into the disabled vehicle and the pedestrian standing next to the car.

The gray Hyundai crossed over the center median and came to a rest facing north in the southbound lanes of SH 195, following the initial impact.

The 24-year-old pedestrian, identified as Brandon William C., was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:10 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke.

The driver of the Hyundai was rushed to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Killeen Police Department is still investigating the crash.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In Texas, anyone can be involved in a car accident at any time. In densely populated urban areas such as Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas, numerous automobile accidents have resulted in fatalities.

Texas is the world’s largest state in terms of population and road length. It is home to some of the busiest highways in the country. In Texas, over 3,500 people have been killed, and 246,000 have been injured in traffic accidents. At this location, a fatal multi-vehicle collision occurred.

When three or more cars collide on the road, it is called a multi-vehicle accident. A “chain reaction” occurs when one vehicle collides with another, causing that vehicle to collide with the next.

Bell County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Two-Vehicle Crash

It’s difficult to deal with the pain and grief associated with a sudden death in a fatal multi-vehicle accident. While the official investigation is underway, the victim’s family may retain legal counsel to pursue a wrongful death claim.

Automobile accidents can be extremely expensive to repair. On the other hand, you should not be compelled to pay for another’s negligence. Regrettably, insurance companies routinely undervalue claims. As a result, it would be prudent to retain the services of an experienced attorney.

Medical expenses, funeral costs, the victim’s family’s grief and suffering, money that a deceased person would have earned during their lifetime, and companionship loss can all be covered by attorneys.

Our Bell County car accident lawyers have handled thousands of personal injury and wrongful death cases and recovered millions of dollars for their clients. Our legal team is comprised of a diverse group of experts, ranging from personal injury attorneys to car accident attorneys, all of whom are prepared to fight aggressively for you.

For a free case evaluation, call (888) 398-4017 or complete the form below to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced personal injury attorneys. There are no contracts or upfront fees, and we are ready to advocate for you and your family. Regardless of its size and influence, the insurance industry opposes you. Allow us to fight for you.