[12-25-2021] Martin County, TX – 69-Year-Old Killed in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on I-20

69-year-old Carlos Fuentes P. of San Antonio has been identified as the man who died in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 on Christmas Day.

According to preliminary reports, the fatal two-vehicle accident occurred at 1:45 p.m. on the Interstate 20 south service road.

The 69-year-old driver died after his Ford F-150 pickup collided with a 2008 Peterbuilt truck tractor and trailer.

According to the reports, the pickup was also seen heading east on the service road about a mile east of Stanton in Martin County.

Officials stated that the 69-year-old driver also failed to yield right of way at a posted field intersection. At that point, the truck tractor collided with the Ford pickup.

Local authorities are still investigating the crash.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In the United States, car accidents are more common than you might think. A car accident occurs every 60 seconds, according to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA). An estimated 5.25 million Americans are hurt or killed in car accidents each year.

Texas is the state with the most licensed drivers and the greatest number of open roads in the United States. It doesn’t matter that this region is home to the nation’s most congested road system. As a result, Texas experiences a high volume of traffic accidents each year.

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, more than 3,500 people are killed, and 246,000 are injured each year in traffic accidents in Texas.

After a car accident, soft tissue injuries, lacerations, broken bones, whiplash, headaches, and migraines are common.

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

Without realizing it, we all put ourselves in danger behind the wheel. It’s impossible to predict when you’ll be in a car accident. Each and every day, there are inattentive drivers on America’s highways.

Car accident victims who have suffered injuries because another driver was careless can file a personal injury lawsuit.

Injured car accident victims can face hefty medical bills, excruciating pain, and months of lost wages as a result. All of your financial obligations will be taken care of once your personal injury claim is settled.

Our Martin County car accident lawyers are prepared to aggressively and proactively protect your interests. If you’ve been in a car accident, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can assist you. A personal injury lawyer can assess your case for free by calling (888) 398-4017.