[05-30-2022] Dallas County, TX - Arizona Cardinals Star Jeff Gladney Dead in Single-Vehicle Crash in Woodall Rodgers Freeway

[05-30-2022] Dallas County, TX – Arizona Cardinals Star Jeff Gladney Dead in Single-Vehicle Crash in Woodall Rodgers Freeway

[05-30-2022] Dallas County, TX - Arizona Cardinals Star Jeff Gladney Dead in Single-Vehicle Crash in Woodall Rodgers FreewayJeff Gladney, 25, a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals, died in a single-vehicle car crash in Dallas Monday morning, May 30, 2022.

The fatal crash occurred at about 2:30 a.m. on a service road for the Woodall Rodgers Freeway in Dallas.

According to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department, a vehicle was speeding on the Woodall Rodgers Freeway when it clipped a vehicle in front of it and lost control before hitting a beam.

Gladney was one of two people killed in a Mercedes-Benz SUV accident.

Mercedes P., 26, was also pronounced dead at the scene, according to her family. It stated that she was a passenger in the SUV.

The occupants of the other vehicle were not injured.

The accident’s cause is being investigated.

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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

On Texas highways, car accidents are by far the most common. Although many of these collisions are minor, statistics from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) show that they can be extremely dangerous. Accidents like these can sometimes be fatal. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

In 2017, there were 1.37 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled on Texas highways. Despite the fact that this number appears alarming, it is down from 2.14 deaths per 100 million in 2016.

Single-vehicle run-off-road accidents killed 1,172 people in 2019. This was responsible for 32.35 % of all traffic deaths in 2019. Every two hours and 20 minutes, one person is killed on Texas roads, and nearly two people are injured. Single-vehicle collisions also occurred frequently in 2017. There were 1,311 deaths in these collisions, which accounted for 35% of all collisions. In 2017, there were 1.37 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled on Texas highways.

Despite the fact that this number appears alarming, it is down from 2.14 deaths per 100 million in 2016. In 2017, 3,727 people were killed on Texas roads, indicating that the death toll is declining. This is down nearly 4% from last year. In 2017, there were 14,282 serious injuries in Texas highway accidents. The majority of fatal collisions in Texas occurred in rural areas. These were responsible for 1,952 deaths in the state, or 52% of all fatal car accidents.

Dallas County Car Accident Lawyers

Throughout the year, all states see their fair share of traffic accidents. On the other hand, Texas is consistently the worst year after year. Since November 7, 2000, Texas has not had a single day without a traffic accident. Many of these collisions result in fatalities.

Numerous factors contribute to car accidents in Texas, and lawmakers and law enforcement agencies are constantly looking for new ways to reduce the number of accidents and deaths on the roads. It’s critical, however, that victims of these collisions understand that they can demand the justice and compensation they deserve right now.

When another person is negligent and causes a car accident, those hurt can file a personal injury claim against the at-fault party or their insurance company. If you find yourself in this situation, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our experienced Arash Law’s Dallas County Car accident lawyers. Our dedicated team will treat you with the respect and compassion you deserve.

Call (888) 398-4017 for a free case evaluation or fill out the form below to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced personal injury attorneys. There are no upfront contracts or fees, and we are ready to advocate for you and your family. Despite its size and influence, the insurance industry does not support you. Allow us to fight your battles for you.

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