According to the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s office, a wrong-way driver collided with a private ambulance on the Westpark Tollway, killing two people and injuring two others on Saturday, January 8, 2022.
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The fatal two-vehicle crash occurred at about 4:45 a.m. in the eastbound lanes near Fondren Road.
Deputies from Pct. 5 believe the wrong-way driver, who was driving a black Chevrolet Equinox, was speeding and failed to notice multiple illuminating “wrong way” signs.
Two people were pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics from each vehicle, but it was unclear which vehicle they were in.
One of the people in the wrong-way vehicle is in serious condition. Prior to the crash, it was unknown if they were wearing seatbelts.
According to deputies from Pct. 5, there was no patient inside the ambulance at the time of the crash.
Investigators believe the Equinox driver entered the tollway through the Fondren exit ramp, based on the location of the crash and the time between calls.
Local authorities are still investigating the crash.
Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics
The number of people killed and injured in car accidents in the United States has been steadily rising for some time. According to the National Safety Council, more than 38,000 Americans lost their lives in automobile accidents in 2010. (NSC).
The vast majority of Texas’s fatalities and severe injuries are the result of motor vehicle collisions. Each hour and twenty-one minutes, one person is killed, and another is injured in a car accident in Texas.
The death toll from traffic accidents in Texas was 1.50 per 100 million miles. Compared to the previous year’s value of 1.26, this represents an 18.94 percent increase in pound value.
According to a recent study, the number of people killed or injured in car accidents in Texas increased. 7.54 percent more people died in 2020 than in 2019.
More than 14,000 Texans were killed or severely injured in car accidents in 2020.
Harris County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash
Car accidents claim the lives of an estimated 4.5 million people in the United States each year. Car accident victims’ families often find it difficult dealing with the loss of a loved one.
After a tragic accident, an experienced lawyer can assist you in better understanding your legal options. To avoid being taken advantage of by their insurers, car accident victims should be aware of their legal rights and compensation options. Having a lawyer on your side can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Our Harris County car accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas are knowledgeable and trustworthy in handling claims. Our attorneys are ready to take on any case and provide the best legal representation for our clients.
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