[08-25-2021] Dallas County, TX – Police Chase Ends in Major Crash at Great Trinity Forest Way, Results in One Death

One person was killed while several injuries were reported after a police chase ends in a major car crash at Great Trinity Forest Way on Wednesday morning, August 25.

The fatal crash happened at around midnight in the 1000 block of South Buckner Boulevard. Police received a report of a carjacking incident from a nursing home the previous day. As the police attempted to apprehend the stolen Toyota Camry, the Camry driver did not stop and sped off.

The Camry driver reportedly ran a red light at the intersection and crashed into a Chevrolet Impala. The driver of the Chevrolet Impala sustained fatal injuries from the crash. The Chevy driver was rushed to an area hospital but later died from his injuries.

Two other passengers inside the Chevrolet Impala sustained unspecified injuries in the crash. They were both taken to a hospital for treatment. Authorities later discovered that a 14-year-old drove the stolen Toyota Camry.

Police learned that the car was stolen on Monday during an aggravated robbery. The teen and the other occupants inside the stolen Toyota Camry are currently in custody and will most likely face charges related to the accident and more. The case is under further investigation.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In the state of Texas alone, 246,335 people were injured in car accidents in 2015. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, there were 13,616 serious injury collisions and 17,011 total serious injuries. Speed is frequently a major contributing element in major car accidents. In any car collision, speed enhances the severity of the injuries incurred.

In 2015, the Texas Department of Transportation researched the major causes of car accidents and discovered that speeding was responsible for about 136,383 accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately ten thousand people were killed in auto accidents related to speeding in the United States in 2018. Speeding played a role in 26 percent of all road fatalities in 2017.

Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Collisions in Dallas County

Every day, hundreds of traffic accidents occur across the country. At least one traffic accident happens somewhere in the U.S. every sixty seconds. Unfortunately, not everyone can survive these accidents. If you have lost a loved one due to the other driver’s negligence, you don’t have to pay for their carelessness.

A wrongful death claim can provide you the compensation you deserve for both the economic and non-economic damages the accident has caused you. Insurance companies are often reluctant to pay injury and wrongful death victims maximum compensation, which is why you need an experienced attorney to protect your best interests at every step of the claims process.

Over the past decades, our highly-respected and compassionate accident lawyers at Arash Law have successfully fought for the rights of our clients in Texas. At Arash Law, we are committed to investigating your case and helping you navigate the legal process. Schedule a free consultation with our knowledgeable and compassionate attorneys by calling (888) 398-4017.