[08-06-2021] Coleman County, TX – Fatalities Reported After a Fatal 18-Wheeler Head-On Crash on Highway 67

At least one person was killed after a deadly head-on collision involving an 18-wheeler on Highway 67 on Friday afternoon, August 6.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the accident occurred at around 2:30 p.m. on Highway 67. An 18-wheeler and an unspecified vehicle were involved in the collision. How the accident occurred, and the reason it happened has not been established.

One person sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead. It’s unclear whether other people were injured in the mishap. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. Multiple vehicles were also reported to have caught fire after the crash. It also triggered an active grassfire in the area.

Information about the accident is limited at the moment. It is unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision. Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the accident.

Fatal Head-On Semi-Truck Collision Statistics

One of the deadliest types of traffic accidents is a big rig accident. It is due to the large size disparity between big trucks and other vehicles on the road. While the average car weighs around 4,000 pounds, a large rig can weigh up to 80,000 pounds.

This massive size disparity can result in serious and frequently fatal accidents. According to the United States, According to the Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), large rig truck fatalities have increased by 30% since 2009. In 2017, there were 4,102 traffic fatalities involving a large rig.

Texas currently leads the country in the number of semi-truck accident fatalities. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there were 556 fatal truck accidents in Texas in 2017. California had the second-highest number of fatal crashes, with 320, followed by Florida, which had 275.

In 2020 alone, approximately 513 commercial vehicle crashes which resulted in 581 deaths. Semi-truck accidents are caused by various factors, including truck loss of control, tire blowouts, disabling or non-disabling vehicle failure, excessive speed, lane drifting, and improper truck maneuvering driver fatigue.

Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Head-On Semi-Truck Collisions in Coleman County

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Our accident attorneys from Arash Law are experienced, compassionate, and understand how difficult and stressful these times in your life can be. Our team is prepared to help you navigate your way back to health after a car accident. We are a law firm that is highly focused on vehicle accidents and all forms of personal injury.

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