A pedestrian identified as 43-year-old Spencer H. was struck by a vehicle crossing North Stateline Avenue on Monday night, December 27, 2021.
The pedestrian accident transpired at approximately 6:00 p.m. in the area of 5300 block of North Stateline Avenue near the Waffle House, according to Texarkana police.
The victim was struck by a southbound car while walking back to his truck after dinner, according to police.
He was taken to the hospital with head trauma and broken ribs, but he is expected to survive. There have been no citations issued.
Local authorities are still investigating the crash.
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
Pedestrian accidents often result in life-threatening, if not fatal, injuries.
After a pedestrian accident, traumatic brain injuries, blood clots, and other head trauma are all too common.
While other types of traffic-related deaths decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, the number of Americans killed while walking rose by 27% during that same period.
As many as 6,697 people lost their lives as pedestrians in traffic collisions in Texas in 2013, a 5 percent increase over 2012. More than 3,000 people were injured, with 1,317 of them suffering more serious injuries.
Texas is one of five states responsible for 43% of all US pedestrian deaths despite having only 30% of the country’s population. Pedestrian deaths per 100,000 people in Texas are at a rate of 0.93, placing it 13th in the nation.
Bowie County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for Victims of Pedestrian Crash
It’s critical that you protect your legal rights in the event of an accident in the street, sidewalk, or parking lot. You must take specific steps to ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive compensation for your injuries.
As compensation for their financial hardship, emotional anguish, and physical pain and suffering, the families of those who have died due to someone else’s negligence are entitled. A good car accident lawyer can help you pursue legal action if you’ve been involved in such incidents.
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