[12-17-2021] Van Zandt County, TX – Female Teen from East Texas Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on FM Road 1651

One 18-year-old teen identified as Rachel Ann R. was killed after her acquaintance tried to scare her, which led to a two-vehicle crash in Van Zandt County on Friday, December 17, 2021.

The fatal two-vehicle crash happened at about 10:10 a.m. on Farm-to-Market Road 1651, about 10 miles south of Canton.

According to the preliminary investigation, 17-year-old Alfonso M. of Canton was driving west on FM 1651. A car driven by Rachel Ann Raper, 18, of Canton, was traveling east on FM 1651 at the same time.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, The 17-year-old driver recognized the female victim’s vehicle and knew her as a friend. In an attempt to scare her, he swerved over the center stripe divider toward her car. DPS claims the male driver collided with the victim’s vehicle at that point.

The 22-year-old passenger identified as Rachel B. of Canton resident and the male driver were taken to a local hospital in critical condition.

The 18-year-old teen was rushed to a hospital in Tyler, where she was pronounced dead. The accident is still being investigated.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

The number of people killed or seriously injured in car accidents in the United States has risen steadily in recent years. According to the National Safety Council, 38,000 people were killed in car accidents in 2010. (NSC).

Car accidents are the leading cause of death and injury in Texas. Texas car accidents claim one person’s life every hour and twenty-one minutes, while another is injured every minute and four seconds.

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas had a highway death rate of 1.50 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled this year. An 18.94 percent increase over the previous year’s figure of 1.26.

The number of traffic fatalities in Texas is increasing. In 2020, there were 7.54 percent more deaths than there were in 2019, with 3,623 deaths in 2019.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, more than 14,000 people were seriously injured in traffic accidents in Texas in 2020.

Van Zandt County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash

Approximately 4.5 million people in the United States are killed or injured in car accidents each year. Families may have a difficult time getting over the death of a loved one in a car accident.

After a tragic accident, a knowledgeable lawyer can help you understand your legal options. Auto accident victims must be aware of their legal rights and compensation in order to avoid being exploited by insurers.

Your attorney can help you or your family pursue compensation if you’re in a situation like this.

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