According to Mitchell County Sheriff Patrick Toombs, a driver was killed after a two-vehicle crash on Interstate-20 in Mitchell County Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
The fatal two-vehicle collision occurred Tuesday evening on the westbound lanes of the interstate near mile marker 211.
Bobby H. of Colorado City died at the scene of the collision.
According to Sheriff Toombs, Henderson collided with the back end of a box truck that was stopped on the interstate for an unknown reason.
There have been no additional injuries reported as a result of this collision.
The exact cause of the crash is still being investigated, and no further details have been released.
Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics
The number of people killed or injured in car accidents in the United States is steadily rising. According to the National Safety Council, vehicle accidents killed more than 38,000 people in the United States in 2010.
Car accidents are the leading cause of death and serious injury in the state of Texas. In Texas, one person is killed, and another is injured every hour and twenty-one minutes in a motor vehicle accident.
In the state of Texas, 1.50 people are killed in car accidents for every 100 million miles driven. The value of 1.26 has increased by 18.94% since it was last stated in 2020.
The number of people killed or injured in Texas car accidents has been steadily rising for some time. In 2020, 3,623 people died from all causes, an increase of 7.54% over the previous year.
More than 14,000 people died or wereinjured in car accidents in Texas in 2020.
Mitchell County Car Accident Lawyers
An estimated 4.5 million Americans are injured or killed annually in car accidents. It may be difficult for loved ones of car accident victims to comprehend their loss.
The best way to learn about your legal options after a tragic accident is to speak with a knowledgeable lawyer. To avoid being taken advantage of by their insurance companies, car accident victims must be aware of their legal rights and compensation options.
If you find yourself in a similar situation, a car accident lawyer can assist you in obtaining compensation.
Arash Law Texas has extensive experience recovering compensation for injured clients in car accidents. Our Mitchell County car accident lawyers are ready to take on any case to provide our clients the best legal representation.
To ensure that your legal rights are protected, contact a lawyer as soon as possible. To schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys, call (888) 398-4017 or fill out our online intake form.