![[12-09-2021] El Paso County, TX - One Person Killed and Another Injured in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in East El Paso](https://arashlawtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12-09-2021-El-Paso-County-TX-One-Person-Killed-and-Another-Injured-in-Fatal-Two-Vehicle-Crash-in-East-El-Paso-1.jpg)
One driver was killed, and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash in the area of east El Paso County on Thursday morning, December 9, 2021.
![[12-09-2021] El Paso County, TX - One Person Killed and Another Injured in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in East El Paso](https://arashlawtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12-09-2021-El-Paso-County-TX-One-Person-Killed-and-Another-Injured-in-Fatal-Two-Vehicle-Crash-in-East-El-Paso-e1639509407180.jpg)
The fatal collision occurred around 3:15 a.m. in east El Paso County that shut down a stretch of Interstate 10.
According to El Paso County Sheriff’s officials, I-10 westbound from Clint to Horizon was closed until 10:30 a.m. as authorities investigated the fatal crash.
According to a sheriff’s spokeswoman, the wrong-way driver identified as Stephanie M. was declared dead at the scene. The other driver was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries.
Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics
More people have died or been seriously injured in car accidents across the United States in recent years. According to the National Safety Council, 38,500 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents in the United States last year (NSC).
The majority of fatalities and injuries in Texas occur as a result of automobile accidents, which are the leading cause of death and injury in the state. Each twenty-one minutes, one person dies in a car accident in Texas, and one person is injured every minute and four seconds.
In 2020, there were 1.50 fatalities for every 100 million vehicle miles traveled on Texas highways. The increase of 18.94 percent over the previous year’s 1.26 figure is significant.
Since 2007, the number of motor vehicle traffic fatalities in Texas has increased. 7.54 percent of the 3,623 deaths predicted for 2019 occurred in 2020.
Texas had 12,107 fatalities and 14,656 injuries from serious traffic crash as of 2020.
El Paso County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash
Each year, approximately 4.5 million people in the United States are injured or killed in automobile accidents. When a loved one is killed in a car accident, the family may be left in shock and fearful for the future.
Following a tragic accident, the best course of action is to consult an experienced attorney regarding your legal rights and options. Educating accident victims about their legal rights and compensation options is critical if they are to avoid falling victim to insurance scammers.
Your lawyer can walk you through the lawsuit process and explain why it is critical for people in your situation to do so.
Our El Paso County car accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas are all highly skilled and dependable when it comes to legal representation. Immediately retaining the services of a lawyer increases your chances of preserving your legal rights. To schedule a free consultation, contact us at (888) 398-4017 or via our online form.
