One 49-year-old man identified as Ramon Antonio A. was killed in a tragic car crash accident in San Marcos on Monday, November 15, 2021.
The crash occurred around 6:00 p.m. near the intersection of Wonder World Drive and Old Ranch Road 12.
According to the San Marcos Police Department officers, a white Ford van and a white Kia Soul were involved in the collision. The driver of the van and its passenger were rushed to Ascension Seton Hays Hospital in Kyle.
The passenger was later pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace Maggie Moreno.
The sole occupant of the Kia was also rushed to Ascension Seton Hays for treatment of injuries. Local authorities are still investigating the crash.
Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics
The number of people killed or injured in car accidents in the United States has risen dramatically in recent decades. According to the National Safety Council, 38 thousand people were killed in motor vehicle accidents in the United States last year (NSC).
In Texas, car accidents are the leading cause of death and injury, accounting for the vast majority of deaths and injuries. In Texas, someone dies in a car accident every hour and twenty-one minutes, and someone is injured every minute and four seconds.
Last year, more than 12,000 people were injured in serious car accidents in Texas, with about 15,000 of them suffering serious injuries.
Hays County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision
Every year, an estimated 4.5 million people are injured or killed in car accidents in the United States. A family can be left reeling and uncertain about the future after a relative dies in a car accident.
It is best to speak with an experienced lawyer about your legal options following a tragic accident. To avoid being duped by insurance companies, accident victims must be educated about their rights and compensation.
Your lawyer can assist you in filing a claim and explain why it is critical for people in your situation to do so.
Our Hays County car accident lawyers from Arash Law Texas are prepared to aggressively fight for your rights. If you hire a lawyer as soon as possible, you are more likely to protect your legal rights. Call (888) 398-4017 or fill out our online intake form to schedule a free consultation.