[11-22-2021] Washington County, TX – 7-Month-Old Child Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 105

One 7-month-old baby was killed in a tragic two-vehicle wreck in Washington County on Monday, November 22, 2021.

The crash occurred at about 7:34 p.m. on State Highway 105, near FM-390.

Initial reports show that a 15-year-old in his Dodge pickup rear-ended a 2014 Model Jeep headed east on State Highway 105. When the Jeep turned left into a private driveway, the Dodge struck it from behind.

The driver, a front-seat passenger, the two back seat passengers, the 7-month-old fatal victim, and a 2-year-old were all rushed to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Brenham.

The 7-month-old baby was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Local authorities are still investigating the crash.

Statistics of Fatal-Two-Vehicle Collision Involving Children

In 2019, 608 children under the age of 12 died, and more than 91,000 were injured in car accidents. Thirty-eight percent of children under the age of 12 who died in car accidents were not wearing seatbelts. On every trip, parents and caregivers can save a life by ensuring that their children are properly buckled.

Restraints are used differently depending on the age of the child. In 2019, 43 percent of children aged 8 to 12 were not buckled up, compared to 41 percent of children aged 4 to 7 and 27 percent of children aged under four.

Drunk driving puts the safety of child passengers in jeopardy. In the United States in 2019, alcohol-impaired driving was involved in 23 percent of child passenger deaths among children aged 14 and younger, with the child’s own driver being drunk 64 percent of the time.

Restraint systems for children are frequently abused. Approximately 46% of car seats and booster seats are used incorrectly, which could reduce their effectiveness.

Washington County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision

Each year, up to 4.5 million people are injured or killed in car accidents in the United States, according to estimates. You may be shocked and unsure of what to expect after a family member is killed in a car accident.

After a fatal accident, you should contact a reputable and trustworthy lawyer to discuss your case. Accident victims and their families must be informed about their rights and compensation in order to avoid being duped by insurance companies.

You can ask your lawyer for assistance in filing a claim, and they can also explain why such a claim is necessary for people in your situation.

Our Washington County car accident lawyers from Arash Law Texas are here to assist you. To ensure that your legal rights are properly protected, you should contact a skilled lawyer as soon as possible. To schedule a complimentary consultation, please call (888) 398-4017 or fill out our online intake form.