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One 57-year-old man identified as Jorge C. of Mexico was killed in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 359 on Friday morning, December 10, 2021.
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The crash happened at about 4:30 a.m., two miles north of Orange Grove in Jim Wells County on State Highway 359.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman Sgt. Nathan Brandley, a southbound Toyota Camry swerved to avoid hitting a deer and collided head-on with a Mazda traveling northbound on the highway.
The 57-year-old Mazda driver from Mexico was taken by ground ambulance to Spohn Alice Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Mazda’s male passenger was taken to Alice Hospital and treated before being released.
The Camry’s male driver was also taken to Spohn Alice Hospital, where he was treated for serious injuries.
Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics
The number of people killed or injured in car accidents in the United States has increased dramatically over the past few decades. Last year, according to the National Safety Council, 38 thousand people were killed as a result of motor vehicle accidents in the US (NSC).
For the most part, car accidents are responsible for the majority of Texas’s fatalities and injuries. In Texas, one person dies in a car accident every twenty-one minutes, and one person is injured every minute and four seconds.
The fatality rate on Texas highways is expected to be 1.50 deaths per 100 million miles of driving by 2020. 18.94 percent more than the previous year’s figure of 1.26 percent.
Texas has seen an increase in the number of motor vehicle traffic deaths. 7.54 percent more people died in 2020 than in 2019 when 3,623 people died.
A total of 14,656 people was injured in Texas and 12,107 fatal and serious injury collisions happened in 2020.
Jim Wells County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash
Automobile accidents cause the death or serious injury of 4.5 million Americans each year. The death of a loved one in a car accident can leave a family reeling and unsure of the future.
After a tragic accident, it’s best to talk to an experienced lawyer about your legal options. To avoid being taken advantage of by insurance companies, accident victims need to be aware of their rights and compensation.
In addition to assisting you with the process of bringing a lawsuit, your lawyer can explain the importance of doing so for people in your shoes.
Our Jim Wells County car accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas are all experts and dependable when it comes to legal battles. Hiring a lawyer as soon as possible increases your chances of preserving your legal rights. To arrange a no-obligation consultation, please contact us at (888) 398-4017 or complete our online form.
