Two people died, and three others were injured in a pursuit crash near I-40 and Bushland on Sunday, February 28, 2022.
According to authorities, the fatal multi-vehicle collision occurred around 4:20 p.m. near I-40 and Bushland.
A vehicle was attempting to avoid a traffic violation and began a pursuit east on I-40.
The vehicle exited I-40 in Bushland during the chase and collided with two other vehicles traveling south and east at an intersection.
According to authorities, two people have died, and three others have been taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Two drivers of the other vehicles were taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.
FM 2381 is closed about a block south of I-40 as crews work to clear the scene.
The Texas Department of Public Safety, Potter County officials, and Potter County Fire crews are all working on the scene.
There are no other details available. The crash remains under investigation.
Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics
If you live in Texas, you’re going to get into a car accident. More than a dozen people were killed in traffic accidents in three of the country’s most populous cities: Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.
Texas is the most populous and longest state in the world, home to over 900,000 people. Highways in this area are among the busiest in the country. Texans have suffered more than 246,000 injuries and lost over 3,500 lives as a result of traffic accidents. Several vehicles were involved in a fatal collision nearby.
In order to be considered a collision, there must be at least three vehicles involved. When two vehicles come into contact, there is a second collision.
Potter County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash
Many people find it difficult to deal with the death of a loved one in a multi-car collision. The victim’s family can file a wrongful death lawsuit while the investigation is ongoing.
The cost of repairing a car following an accident can be quite high. If another party’s negligence caused your injury, you should not be held financially liable for their actions. It is a sad fact that insurance companies routinely undervalue the losses of claimants. The best course of action would be to consult with an experienced lawyer.
When someone dies, the money they would have earned and the pain they would have caused their loved ones can be paid for by an attorney.
Our Potter County car accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas Dallas have recovered millions of dollars for car accident victims and their families.
Please call (888) 398-4017 or fill out the form below to set up a free case evaluation with one of our knowledgeable personal injury attorneys. Please understand that you will not be obligated to pay until we are victorious. If you need us, we’ll be there as soon as we can. Insurance companies aren’t on your side, as you’ll learn the hard way as a result of this. Consider hiring us to represent you in court.