[01-07-2022] Newton County, TX – One Man Dead, Another Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 87

60-year-old David B. of Carthage was killed, and 38-year-old Carlos M. of Hemphill was injured following a traffic collision in Newton County’s far north end on Friday morning, January 7, 2022.

The fatal two-vehicle crash occurred just before 9:00 a.m. on Highway 87 at Recreational Road 255 in the Mayflower Community.

According to early reports, a 2004 Kenworth truck and semi-trailer were northbound on Highway 87, while a 2021 Ford pickup truck was eastbound on RR 255.

The pickup truck driver ran a stop sign and was hit by the big rig on the passenger side.

Officials declared the 60-year-old driver of the pickup truck dead at the scene.

The 38-year-old big rig driver was taken to Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill for treatment of his injuries. There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The number of people killed or injured in car accidents in the United States is rising steadily. More than 38,000 Americans lost their lives in car accidents in 2010, according to the National Safety Council (NSC).

Car accidents cause many deaths and serious injuries in Texas. There is a fatality and an injury every minute and four seconds in a car accident in Texas every hour and twenty-one minutes.

Per 100 million miles of driving, there were 1.50 deaths this year in Texas. Compared to the previous year, this represents an increase of 18.94 percent in the total value of the stock.

The number of people killed in car accidents had risen in Texas. An increase of 7.54 percent over the previous year brought the death toll in 2019 to 3,623.

More than 14,000 Texans died or were severely injured in car accidents in 2020.

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

Automobile accidents claim the lives or injure the bodies of roughly 4.5 million Americans each year. Families who have lost a loved one in a car accident may find it difficult to deal with their loss.

In the wake of a tragic accident, an experienced attorney can help you understand your legal options. In order to avoid being taken advantage of by insurance companies, those involved in car accidents must be aware of their legal rights and compensation options at all times

If you find yourself in this situation, an attorney can help you get the compensation you deserve.

Our Newton County car accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas have years of experience and a proven track record of success. Our attorneys are prepared to take on any claims and provide our clients with the best possible legal representation. To protect your legal rights, you should speak with an attorney right away.

Please call (888) 398-4017 or fill out our intake form to speak with a member of our legal team about your case.