[01-21-2022] Andrews County, TX – 33-Year-Old Driver Killed in Truck Accident on SH 115

One person identified as 33-year-old Aaron G. was killed in a fatal crash in Andrews County on Friday, January 21, 2022.

The accident happened on a Friday on State Highway  , about 14 miles from Andrews.

According to the initial investigation, the 33-year-old man was driving a 2016 Kenworth truck westbound on SH 115 when a piece of road debris was thrown up by a passing vehicle.

The debris shattered the windshield and struck the truck driver, causing him to veer off the road and into a fence.

He was taken to University Medical Center in Lubbock, where he was quickly pronounced dead.

The accident remains under investigation.

Fatal Truck Accident Statistics

The biggest vehicles on the road are often semi-trucks and tractor-trailers. Accidents involving two trucks are extremely common, and the lives of those on the road can be put in jeopardy.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 4,000 people were killed in 18-wheeler accidents in 2013. Texas has the nation’s highest number of road fatalities, with 536, making it one of the most dangerous states in the country.

The death toll from traffic accidents in Texas is the highest per capita in the United States. Texas has the most fatalities involving large commercial trucks compared to other states.

For the year 2016, there were more than 34,000 commercial truck accidents in Texas, as reported by the Texas Department of Transportation. 600 people were killed, and 6,100 were injured, including 1,100 who were permanently disabled, as a result of these collisions.

Andrews County Truck Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Truck Crash

If the truck driver or company that owns and operates the vehicle is careless, the result of a truck accident can be catastrophic, even fatal. Family members can file wrongful death claims to those who have been killed in truck accidents.

Compensation for damages such as medical bills, funeral expenses, vehicle damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering can be sought through a wrongful death claim.

As a result of our combined years of experience, Arash Law Texas’s attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for countless clients.

Our Andrews County truck accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas are prepared to actively defend your rights. To obtain a free case evaluation or to arrange a consultation with one of our knowledgeable accident attorneys, call (888) 398-4017 today. Our services are completely free of charge, and there is no obligation to sign up. Entrust us with the task of defending your interests in court against a powerful insurance company.