[04-12-2022] Orange County, TX – 48-Year-Old Woman Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash

A 48-year-old woman was killed in a head-on two-vehicle collision on State Highway 62 Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

According to the police, the fatal collision occurred at 11:30 p.m. on State Highway 62, a little more than a mile north of Orange.

The preliminary investigation showed that a 2017 Ford passenger car was heading south while a 2011 Ford passenger car was north.

The 2017 Ford went into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on into the 2011 Ford for unknown reasons.

The driver of the 2017 Ford suffered major injuries and was declared dead at the scene by a Justice of the Peace. She was later identified as 48-year-old Stephanie Smith.

The driver of the 2011 Ford was transported to an area hospital in unknown condition. No further details were provided.

An investigation is ongoing.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

There have been a lot of car accidents in the United States for a while now. It is estimated that more than 38,000 people died as a result of car accidents in 2010.

Accidents involving motor vehicles are a leading cause of fatalities and serious injuries in Texas. In Texas, one person is killed, and another is injured by a car accident every twenty-one minutes.

1 in every 100 million miles that Texans drive results in a fatality due to a motor vehicle accident. In the year 2020, the number 1.26 has grown by 18.94 percent.

In Texas, the number of people killed or injured in car accidents has risen. There was a 7.54 percent increase in deaths in 2020 compared to 2019.

In 2020, the Texas Department of Transportation estimated that more than 14,000 Texans have died or have been seriously injured in car accidents.

Orange County Car Accident Lawyers

Approximately 4.5 million people in the United States are injured or killed each year as a result of car accidents. The loved ones of car accident victims may find it difficult to comprehend what they have lost.

After a tragic accident, the best way to learn about your legal options is to speak with an experienced attorney. In order to avoid being exploited by their insurers, car accident victims should be aware of their legal rights and compensation options.

A car accident lawyer can help you get compensation if you find yourself in this situation.

Our Orange County car accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to obtaining financial compensation on behalf of injured clients. Our lawyers are prepared to take on any case, big or small, and will always put their clients’ interests first.

To protect your legal rights, you should consult with an attorney as soon as possible. To schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys, please contact us at (888) 398-4017 or complete our online intake form.