One unidentified person was killed in a two-vehicle crash in west Brazos County on Monday night, December 13, 2021.
The collision transpired at approximately 6:20 p.m. on Highway 21 near Pleasant Hill Road.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety troopers, a car driver died after colliding with the back of an 18-wheeler pulling out of a private drive. The victim’s identity remains unknown.
The two-vehicle crash remains under investigation.
Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics
More people have died or been seriously injured in car accidents in the United States over the last few decades. The National Safety Council estimates that 38,00 people were killed in car accidents in the United States last year (NSC).
Car accidents cause the majority of fatalities and injuries in Texas. Every twenty-one minutes, a person is killed in a car accident in Texas, and every minute and four seconds, a person is injured.
By 2020, the Texas Department of Transportation expects the fatality rate per 100 million miles of driving to be 1.50. 18.94% more than the 1.26 percent increase from the previous year.
The number of motor vehicle traffic deaths in Texas has risen. In 2020, there will be 7.54 percent more deaths than in 2019, when 3,623 people passed away. In 2020, 14,656 people were injured in Texas, and 12,107 fatal and serious injury accidents occurred.
Brazos County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash
4.5 million Americans are killed or seriously injured every year as a result of car accidents. An accident that results in a loved one’s death has the potential to leave the family reeling and uncertain of the future.
An experienced lawyer can help you understand your legal options after a tragic accident. Be aware of your rights and compensation so that insurance companies don’t take advantage of you.
If you’re considering bringing a lawsuit against someone, your lawyer can help you understand why it’s a good idea.
Our Brazos County car accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas are all highly skilled and dependable in courtroom battles. It is in your best interest to retain the services of an attorney as soon as possible. Please call us at (888) 398-4017 or use our online form to set up a free consultation.