One unidentified elderly man in his 80s was killed in a crash in Conroe on Sunday, November 14, 2021.
The accident happened around 8:30 a.m. in north Conroe.
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the victim was driving a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck that stopped at a red light then rolled north on Loop 336 into the intersection at State Highway 105 East for an unknown reason.
Reports state that the victim died at the scene when a small truck carrying eastbound slammed into his Toyota.
The truck driver was reportedly uninjured. Local authorities are still investigating the collision.
Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics
In recent decades, the number of people killed or injured in car accidents in the United States has increased dramatically. Last year, 38 thousand people were killed in motor vehicle accidents in the United States, according to the National Safety Council (NSC).
Car accidents are the leading cause of death and injury in Texas, accounting for the majority of these deaths and injuries. Every hour and twenty-one minutes, someone dies in a car accident in Texas, and every minute and four seconds, someone is injured.
More than 12,000 people were injured in serious car accidents in Texas last year, with approximately 15,000 of them suffering severe injuries.
Montgomery County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision
In the United States, an estimated 4.5 million people are injured or killed in car accidents each year. After a relative dies in a car accident, a family can be left reeling and uncertain about the future.
Following a tragic accident, it is best to speak with an experienced lawyer about your legal options. Accident victims must be educated about their rights and compensation in order to avoid being duped by insurance companies.
Your lawyer can help you file a claim and explain why doing so is so important for people in your situation.
Our Montgomery County car accident lawyers are ready to fight for your rights. You are more likely to protect your legal rights if you hire a lawyer as soon as possible. To schedule a free consultation, call (888) 398-4017 or fill out our online intake form.