A 42-year-old woman identified as Toni P. of Fruitvale died in a fatal crash east of Ben Wheeler in Van Zandt County on Monday, January 10, 2022.
According to preliminary reports, the fatal two-vehicle crash occurred on a Monday afternoon at State Highway 64.
The 42-year-old woman was reportedly driving westbound on Highway 64 in a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage when she was stopped by a school bus that was off-loading students.
At one point, 71-year-old Mary R. of Canton, who was driving a 2021 Chevrolet Trax SUV, stated that the sun had caused her vision to be blurred and that she had hit Powell’s vehicle.
The accident occurred because Robinson was unable to control her speed and had limited visibility, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety report.
The 42-year-old woman was pronounced dead on the spot. There are no other details available.
The crash remains under investigation.
Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics
Traffic-related deaths and injuries have been on the rise in the United States for some time. The National Safety Council estimates that over 38,000 Americans lost their lives in automobile accidents in 2010. (NSC).
Car accidents are the cause of a large number of fatalities and serious injuries in Texas. In Texas, one person is killed, and another is injured every hour and twenty-one minutes in a car accident.
A traffic accident in Texas claimed the lives of 1.50 people for every 100 million miles driven there. An 18.94 percent increase over the year 2020 figure of 1.26.
In Texas, the number of people killed or injured in car accidents had been rising. There was a 7.54 percent increase in deaths in 2020 when 3,623 people passed away.
Car accidents claimed the lives or injured the well-being of more than 14,000 Texans in 2020.
Van Zandt County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision
Every year, car accidents injure or kill approximately 4.5 million people in the United States. Car accident victims’ families may struggle to come to terms with the death of a loved one.
An experienced lawyer can help you better understand your legal options after a tragic accident. Car accident victims should be aware of their legal rights and compensation options in order to avoid being taken advantage of by their insurers.
Having an attorney on your side can help you get your money back if you find yourself in the same boat as someone else.
Our Van Zandt car accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas have a proven track record of success in securing compensation for our clients. Our attorneys are prepared to take on any case and provide our clients with the best possible legal representation.
The best way to protect your legal rights is to hire an attorney as soon as possible. By phone at (888) 398-4017 or via our online intake form, you can get in touch with a member of our legal team.