[09-20-2021] Austin County, TX – One Person Killed After a Deadly Multi-Vehicle Collision in Sealy

An unidentified 89-year-old man was killed in a fatal multi-vehicle traffic collision in Sealy on Monday, September 20.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the accident took place on Interstate 10 in Sealy. Eight vehicles were involved in the collision.

One of the vehicles had a blowout and stopped in the middle of the roadway. Unfortunately, the disabled car then triggered a chain-reaction crash that involved eight vehicles, including an 18-wheeler.

Unfortunately, one of the drivers was killed in the mishap. His identity has not been disclosed. Meanwhile, three others sustained unspecified injuries and were taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Information about the crash is limited at the moment. Local authorities are further investigating the major collision.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Typically, a multi-vehicle accident begins with a two-vehicle crash. If the initial collision results in secondary collisions, resulting in a chain reaction, a multi-vehicle or chain-reaction collision is the overall accident.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), multi-vehicle accidents represent less than 10% of all crashes in one year but cause unnecessary deaths, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

One of the most potentially dangerous activities we undertake every day is driving or traveling on the road. Serious accidents occur on roads in East Texas, on Houston and Beaumont streets, along the Gulf Coast, and across the country.

Texas has the highest traffic fatalities in the country at present. In 2019, the Texas Transportation Department reported 19,506 serious injury crashes, 30,992 seriously injured. Moreover, 3,722 people were murdered in motor vehicles. Whatever the cause of the fatal accident of your loved one, a fatal accident lawyer can give you valuable advice about what to do next.

Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collisions in Austin County

Multiple vehicle collisions are often fatal and complicated. Especially since there are several parties involved, pointing fingers and shifting blame is inevitable. You have the legal right to pursue a wrongful death claim with an experienced Texas car accident lawyer if you lose a loved one as a result of a fatal multi-vehicle collision.

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