[12-18-2021] Webb County, TX – 27-Year-Old Woman and 4-Year-Old Child Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash in Interstate 35

One 27-year-old woman identified as Maria Matiana R. and four-year-old child Jeremiah R. were both killed in a two-vehicle crash on I-35 on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

[12-18-2021] Webb County, TX - 27-Year-Old Woman and 4-Year-Old Child Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash in Interstate 35The crash occurred around 3:00 p.m. on southbound I-35 near mile marker 20.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety Sergeant Erick Estrada, the weather may have played a role in the accident.

According to Estrada, a commercial semi-tractor was stalled on the right shoulder due to a mechanical problem.

It was raining during the day, and the pick-up truck lost control due to the incoming weather and rear-ended the trailer.

Sergeant Estrada continues to urge motorists to exercise caution when driving on slick roads.

Two of the Dodge truck’s five passengers died as a result of their injuries on the scene.

The semi’s driver was reportedly unharmed in the collision.

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Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In 2019, 608 children under the age of 12 were killed, and nearly 91,000 were injured in car accidents. Most children under 12 who died in car accidents had not been properly restrained. Make sure your kids are buckled up at all times to save lives.

Restraints are used differently when a child is younger. Among children aged 8 to 12, 43% were not wearing seat belts in 2019, while the percentages were 41 percent for those aged 4 to 7 and 27 percent for those under the age of 4.

When a driver is under the influence of alcohol, a child’s safety is at risk. Twenty-three percent of all traffic-related deaths involving children in the United States occurred in 2019, with the child’s own driver being at fault in 64 percent of those deaths due to alcohol impairment.

The use of child restraints is frequently abused. According to industry estimates, 46% of all child safety seats and booster seats are being used incorrectly.

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

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 4.5 million people are injured or killed in car accidents each year. You may not know what to expect after the death of a loved one in a car accident.

An experienced and trustworthy attorney should be contacted immediately following a fatal accident. It is important that accident victims and their families are made aware of their rights and entitlements if they are to avoid being exploited by insurance companies.

A lawyer can guide you through the process of bringing a lawsuit and explain why people in your situation should do so.

Our Webb County car accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas are prepared to assist you with your claim. If you want to ensure that your legal rights are fully protected, you must contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible. Please call (888) 398-4017 or fill out our online form for a free consultation.

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