[12-08-2021] Waller County, TX – Fiery Wrong-Way Two-Vehicle Accident on Interstate 10 Injures One Man

One unidentified man was hospitalized following a wrong-way accident near Brookshire on a Wednesday morning, December 8, 2021.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety troopers, the crash occurred at 1:30 a.m. on Interstate 10 near Brookshire.

Authorities said a pick-up truck drove westbound in the eastbound lanes and collided with an 18-wheeler, causing one of the vehicles to catch fire.

Both drivers were unharmed in the collision, though the pick-up truck driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

There are more car accidents in the United States than you might think. According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, a car accident occurs every 60 seconds. In the United States, 5.25 million traffic accidents occur each year.

There are more licensed drivers and public roads in Texas than anywhere else in the nation. Despite having some of the most congested interstate highways in the country, it is a popular vacation spot. Texas has the highest annual rate of car accidents due to this.

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, more than 3,500 people are killed, and 246,000 are injured in traffic accidents in Texas every year.

After a car accident, soft tissue injuries, lacerations, broken bones, and whiplash, as well as headaches and migraines, are common.

Waller County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Two-Vehicle Collision

Despite our best efforts, even if we aren’t aware of it, we all put ourselves in danger while behind the wheel of a car. It’s impossible to know in advance when you’ll be involved in a car accident. There are tens of thousands of people driving on the highways of the United States every day who are not paying attention to the road.

Personal injury lawsuits are available to those who have been injured in a car accident because of another driver’s carelessness.

Medical bills, debilitating pain, and months of lost wages can result from a serious car accident injury. Your financial obligations will be taken care of once your personal injury claim is settled.

Our Waller County car accident lawyers from Arash Law Texas are prepared to actively and aggressively fight for your rights. If you’ve been in a car accident, contact us right away to assist you. Contact a personal injury lawyer at (888) 398-4017 for a free case evaluation.