[12-13-2021] Nacogdoches County, TX – 67-Year-Old Killed in Auto-Pedestrian Accident on North Street

One 67-year-old man identified as Eddie S. of Nacogdoches was killed in an auto-pedestrian accident on North Street on Monday, December 13, 2021.

The accident happened at about 5:45 p.m. in the 4100 block of North St.

When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered an adult victim lying in the road, having been struck by a 2007 Chevy traveling north on North St.

A Justice of the Peace pronounced the victim dead at the scene of the accident.

The traffic division of the NPD was dispatched to the scene right away to investigate.

Officials say the victim was attempting to cross the road when he was hit by the pickup truck.

The pickup’s driver is cooperating with the police investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

In 2016, there were 5,900 pedestrian deaths in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Pedestrian deaths now account for nearly one-fifth of all traffic fatalities in Texas.

As of 2013, the number of pedestrian accidents that resulted in serious injuries and deaths climbed by about 9% over 2012. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, driver and pedestrian inattention, failure to yield the right of way, and non-yielding right of way are all common causes of Texas traffic accidents.

Ten percent more people were killed as pedestrians in Texas last year than the year before. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, pedestrian accidents killed more than 6,000 people in Texas last year.

Accidents resulting from pedestrians breaking traffic laws while crossing the street, vehicles that fail to yield the right of way, and distracted drivers are common. Alcoholism and depression are strongly linked.

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

Because of a lack of adequate safety measures, many people are killed each year in pedestrian accidents. Your loved one’s death may necessitate financial compensation from the negligent party, and an experienced lawyer can help.

Legal action can be taken to compensate the family’s financial hardship, emotional distress, and physical pain and suffering.

To win, you’ll need an experienced attorney on your side. Your insurance claim is more likely to be fairly valued if you have an attorney working on your behalf. Personal injury and car accident lawyers are part of the Arash Law Texas legal team.

Our Nacogdoches County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas can help those who have been injured in pedestrian accidents in the area. Since our inception, our clients have been satisfied with the results of our efforts. Call (888) 398-4017 now to speak with a knowledgeable and trustworthy attorney from our legal team.