[01-13-2022] Dallas County, TX – One Person Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 30

One unidentified person was killed in a pedestrian accident in eastern Dallas on Thursday morning, January 13.

According to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred around 3:18 a.m. on eastbound Interstate 30 at Jim Miller Road in eastern Dallas.

All lanes are closed Thursday morning due to a fatal pedestrian accident on eastbound Interstate 30 at Jim Miller Road in eastern Dallas.

The person was pronounced dead at the scene by Dallas Fire-Rescue.

Drivers are being forced to pull over to the side of the road. Ferguson Road and Samuell Boulevard are two alternative routes.

There was no other information about the crash available.

Local authorities are still investigating the crash.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5,900 pedestrians were killed in the United States in 2016. In Texas, nearly one-fifth of traffic deaths occur when vehicles collide with pedestrians.

There were 1,211 serious injuries and 731 deaths as a result of pedestrian accidents in 2013, a nine percent increase over 2012. The failure to yield the right of way and failure to yield at all are the leading causes of traffic accidents in Texas.

When comparing the years 2017 and 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths in Texas increased by 10%. More than 6,000 people were killed in pedestrian accidents in Texas last year.

Passengers fail to yield right of way, drivers are distracted, and people crossing the street illegally cause many pedestrian accidents. Depression and alcoholism often go hand in hand.

Dallas County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Crash

As a result of inadequate safety measures, many pedestrians die each year. With the help of an experienced lawyer, a pedestrian’s family can receive compensation for their loss.

Families who have lost a loved one as a result of another’s carelessness may be entitled to compensation for their financial hardships, emotional distress, and physical discomfort. Good car accident lawyers can assist those who have been injured in such collisions in taking legal action.

In this situation, it is imperative that you hire an experienced lawyer. Your insurance claim is more likely to be valued fairly if you have an attorney on your side.

Our Dallas County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas are always here to help. We’ve had a long history of success with our clients. Call (888) 398-4017 immediately to speak with one of our knowledgeable and trustworthy attorneys.