[05-26-2022] Taylor County, TX – 36-Year-Old Abilene Man Dies in Two-Vehicle Collision in Northside

According to the police, a North Abilene local man died in a two-vehicle car crash on North 15th Street Thursday morning, May 26, 2022.

The fatal crash occurred just after 5:30 a.m. at the intersection of North 15th and Grape Streets.

According to the APD, a driver in a 2012 Ford Escape was traveling north down Grape Street when they collided with the side of a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix, which was going west on North 15th Street.

There was a single driver in the Escape and a driver and one passenger in the Grand Prix.

The Grand Prix was hit on the driver’s side as it crossed Grape Street and came to a stop in the front yard of a nearby home, according to police.

Bobby H., 36, of Abilene, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix driver, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 30-year-old woman in the car’s passenger seat was taken to a nearby hospital to treat non-life-threatening injuries.

The Escape’s driver also sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The cause of the crash is still being investigated, according to police, and no citations have been issued.

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 are caused by automobile accidents, which are the leading cause of death and injury. Every 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 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled on Texas highways. The increase from the 1.26 figure of 18.94 percent the previous year 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 accidents as of 2020.

Car Accident Lawyers in Taylor County

Approximately 4.5 million people in the United States are injured or killed in automobile accidents. When a family member is killed in a car accident, the survivors may be shocked and concerned about the future.

After a tragic accident, the best course of action is to speak with an experienced attorney about your legal rights and options. Accident victims must be educated about their legal rights and compensation options if they are to avoid falling victim to insurance scammers.

Your lawyer can explain why people in your situation need to file a lawsuit and walk you through the process.

Our Taylor County car accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas are all highly skilled and dependable when it comes to legal representation. Retaining the services of a lawyer as soon as possible improves your chances of preserving your legal rights. Contact us at (888) 398-4017 or fill out our online form to schedule a free consultation.