[12-14-2021] Travis County, TX – One Person Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash in North Austin

One unidentified person was killed in a pedestrian crash in North Austin on Tuesday, December 14.

The crash happened around 7:37 p.m. at 15200 North I-35 southbound, near Cheddar Loop Road.

Multiple 9-1-1 calls to Austin-Travis County EMS reported that a person had been struck by a vehicle on the highway.

They declared the victim dead when they arrived. While crews work on the scene, southbound I-35 at Grand Avenue Parkway will be closed for several hours.

Once the deceased’s next of kin has been notified, the deceased’s identity will be revealed. There are no other details available.

Local authorities are still investigating the crash.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2016, 5,900 pedestrians were killed in the United States. Every year in Texas, a pedestrian is killed or maimed in an automobile accident.

The number of pedestrian accidents that resulted in serious injuries and deaths increased by approximately nine percent in 2013. TxDOT says that failure to yield the right of way, inattention of motorists and pedestrians, and non-yielding right of way are all common factors in Texas traffic accidents.

Ten percent more people were killed as pedestrians in Texas last year than the year before. Texas saw more than 6,000 pedestrian fatalities in traffic accidents last year.

Traffic violations while crossing the street, vehicles that don’t yield the right of way, and distracted drivers are all common causes of pedestrian accidents. Alcoholism and depression are strongly linked.

Travis County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Pedestrian Crash

Pedestrian accidents claim the lives of a large number of people each year due to a lack of safety precautions. Relatives of pedestrian accident victims may be eligible to receive financial compensation with the help of an experienced lawyer.

Wrongful death lawsuits can be used to compensate the bereaved loved ones for their financial loss, mental anguish, and physical discomfort.

Your legal team must include an experienced lawyer if you hope to prevail. 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 Travis County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas offer legal representation to those who have been injured as a result of auto-pedestrian collisions. For decades, 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.