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According to first responders, one person was killed in a crash on State Highway 136 on Thursday afternoon, February 10, 2022.
Sergeant Cindy Barkley of the Texas Department of Public Safety said the fatal two-vehicle crash occurred at 3:35 p.m. at State Highway 136 near Asarco Plant.
The crash reportedly involved two SUVs.
One person was killed, and two others were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
The fatal crash remains under investigation.
Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics
People in the United States have been dying or being injured in car accidents for some time. The NSC estimates that more than 38,000 Americans lost their lives in automobile accidents in 2010.
In Texas, automobile accidents are to blame for a large number of deaths and serious injuries. It is estimated that a person is killed or seriously injured in a car accident every hour and twenty-one minutes in Texas.
1.50 people were killed for every 100 million miles driven in Texas in a traffic accident. The year 2020’s figure of 1.26 is up 18.94 percent.
Automobile-related fatalities and injuries were on the rise in Texas. There were 3,623 deaths in 2020, an increase of 7.54 percent from 2019.
More than 14,000 Texans have lost their lives or have been seriously injured in car accidents in 2020.
Potter County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash
An estimated 4.5 million Americans are injured or killed in car accidents each year. Car accident victims’ loved ones may find it difficult to comprehend their loss.
After a tragic accident, an experienced lawyer is the best source of information about your legal options. Accident victims need to know their legal rights and compensation options, so they don’t get taken advantage of by their insurance companies.
A car accident lawyer can help you get compensation if you find yourself in a similar situation.
Our Potter County car accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas have a long history of successfully obtaining compensation on behalf of our clients. Our attorneys are prepared to take on any case and provide our clients with the best possible legal representation.
It is important that you retain the services of an attorney as soon as possible in order to safeguard your legal rights. Call us at (888) 398-4017 or fill out our online intake form to set up a free consultation with one of our experienced lawyers.
