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A couple from Louisiana, identified as 21-year-old Hunter W. and Alexis W., were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Panola County on Sunday, December 19.
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According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash happened at 9:54 a.m. on U.S. 59 south of Carthage, Texas.
According to the preliminary investigation, a 2008 Dodge Ram towing a trailer was traveling north on U.S. 59 in the left lane.
According to the report, Hunter was driving a 2021 Mazda CX5 west on the Loop U.S. 59 exit ramp, attempting to turn left onto U.S. 59.
Officials said they entered the intersection and were struck by a 2008 Dodge Ram towing a trailer.
Justice of the Peace Larry Fields pronounced the couple dead at the scene.
Officials say a two-month-old boy was also in the young couple’s vehicle at the time of the accident. The child was transported to UT Health East Texas in Carthage, where he was said to be in stable condition.
The driver of the Dodge Ram, a 79-year-old man, was taken to UT Health East Texas in Carthage and was reportedly in stable condition.
Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics
The number of people killed or severely injured in car accidents in the United States has increased over the past few years. Thirty-eight thousand people died as a result of a car accident last year, the National Safety Council reports (NSC).
Car accidents are the leading cause of death and injury in Texas. Texas car accidents claim one person’s life every hour and twenty-one minutes, while another is injured every minute and four seconds.
A fatality rate of 1.50 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled was recorded in Texas in 2013. An 18.94 percent increase over the previous year’s figure of 1.26.
The number of traffic fatalities in Texas is increasing. In 2020, there were 7.54 percent more deaths than in 2019.
Over 14,000 people in Texas were seriously injured as a result of traffic collisions in the year 2020.
Panola County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash
About 4.5 million people in the United States die or are injured each year due to car accidents. It can be difficult for families who lose a loved one in a car accident to face their loss.
After a tragic accident, an experienced lawyer can help you better understand your legal options. Victims of car accidents must know their legal rights and compensation in order to avoid being exploited by insurance companies.
Your attorney can help you pursue compensation in the event that you’re in a situation like this.
Our Panola County car accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas are all experts and trustworthy. In order to provide our clients with the best possible legal representation, our attorneys are prepared to take on any court case.
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