[12-09-2021] Smith County, TX – Pedestrian Injured Foot in Auto-Pedestrian Crash at I-20, U.S. 69 in Lindale

One unidentified man was left injured following an auto-pedestrian crash that crushed his foot in Lindale on Thursday morning, December 9, 2021.

According to preliminary reports, the crash transpired at approximately 10:00 a.m. at the intersection of Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 69.

Authorities said a worker was mowing grass when a car coming off I-20 collided with his foot. When first responders arrived, they transported the man to a hospital by ambulance for treatment. It was unclear whether the driver was aware that they had hit someone.

Further reports revealed that the Lindale police obtained the vehicle’s license plate but have yet to locate the driver. The car proceeded to Tyler, and the Tyler Police Department assisted in the search.

An investigation is required to get both sides of the story and determine whether charges should be filed. The accident remains under investigation.

Auto-Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Accidental pedestrian injuries are likely to be life-threatening, if not fatal. Traumatic brain injuries, blood clots, and other types of head trauma are all too common after a pedestrian accident.

Between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths in the United States increased by 27%, while the number of other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

As many as 6,697 people were killed in traffic collisions involving pedestrians in Texas in the course of the year, a 5 percent increase from the previous year’s total. One thousand three hundred seventeen people suffered more serious injuries, bringing the total to 3,317.

There are five states that account for 43 percent of all US pedestrian deaths, despite only having 30 percent of the population, and Texas is one of them. Texas is ranked 13th in the country for the number of pedestrian deaths per 100,000 residents, with a rate of 0.93 per 100,000 people.

Smith County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for Victims of Auto-Pedestrian Crash

If you’ve been injured on the street, sidewalk, or parking lot, you have a number of important legal rights to protect. In order to protect your rights and seek compensation for your injuries, you need to take specific actions.

Those who have been seriously injured in a car accident may not be able to work. Because of their injuries, it is difficult for the victims to make money while they recuperate.

If you’ve been involved in a serious car-pedestrian collision, contact Arash Law Texas. If you don’t speak to us first, signing anything could jeopardize your compensation claim. Arash Law Texas has a wide range of legal experts, from car accident lawyers to wrongful death attorneys.

Our Smith County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas have decades of experience when it comes to pedestrian accident cases. More than $200 million has been paid out to our clients. Please call (888) 398-4017 to set up a free consultation or email us and we will send out an immediate response.