[01-07-2022] Gregg County, TX – Woman Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash in Longview

According to Longview police, a woman who was injured in a car accident in the area of Gilmer Road died as a result of her injuries on Friday, January 7, 2022.

The two-vehicle crash happened around 12:20 p.m. in the 2900 block of Gilmer Rd.

According to investigators, a Ford pickup truck was southbound on Gilmer Rd. when a Buick passenger vehicle entered the intersection of Gemi Dr. and Gilmer Rd. into the path of the truck. In the intersection, the vehicles collided.

Suzanne B. of Gilmer, the driver of the Buick passenger car, was taken to a local hospital and died from her injuries.

The Ford pickup truck’s driver received minor injuries.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

For some time, the number of people killed or injured in car accidents has been rising in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, over 38,000 people lost their lives in car accidents in the United States in 2010. (NSC).

Many deaths and serious injuries in Texas are caused by car crashes. Every hour and twenty-one minutes, a person dies, and another person is injured in a car accident in Texas.

There were 1.50 fatalities per 100 million miles driven on Texas roads due to traffic accidents. This represents an increase of 18.94 percent over the 1.26 from the previous year.

Vehicle-related fatalities and injuries are on the rise in Texas. In 2020, 3,623 people died, an increase of 7.54 percent from 2019.

A total of 14,000 Texans were killed or severely injured by a car accident in 2020.

Gregg County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash

About 4.5 million people in the United States are injured or killed each year as a result of automobile collisions. Families who have lost a loved one in a car accident may find it difficult to come to terms with their loss.

After a tragic accident, an experienced attorney can help you better understand your legal options. To avoid being exploited by their insurers, car accident victims should be aware of their legal rights and compensation options.

An attorney can help you seek restitution if you find yourself in a similar situation.

Our Gregg County car accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas are experienced and dependable in recovering compensations for our clients. Our attorneys are ready to take on any case and provide the best legal representation for our clients.

Hiring an attorney as soon as possible is the best way to safeguard your legal rights. Our legal team is available by phone at (888) 398-4017 or through our online intake form.