[08-30-2021] Dallas County, TX – One Killed, Four Others Hurt After a Deadly Two-Vehicle Crash at North Central Expressway and Meadow Road

One person was killed while four others were hurt after a major two-vehicle collision at an intersection in Dallas on Monday night, August 30.

The crash occurred before midnight at the intersection of North Central Expressway service road and Meadow Road. A northbound Lexus was traveling on North Central Expressway service road when, for unclear reasons, it struck a Chrysler at the intersection.

Due to the severity of the impact, Chrysler was pushed into the base of the highway sign while the Lexus fell on its side and struck a streetlight post. The four occupants of the Lexus were all taken to an area hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, one of the Lexus occupants succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced dead.

Meanwhile, the Chrysler driver sustained serious injuries and was taken to an area hospital with a skull fracture. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. Local authorities are currently investigating the case.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In recent years, the number of people killed or injured in car accidents in the United States has increased considerably. In 2019, an estimated 38,000 persons were killed in motor vehicle accidents in the United States, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Car accidents are the main cause of injury and death in the state of Texas.

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one person is killed in an automobile accident every hour and 21 minutes in our state. One person is injured every minute and four seconds. In Texas, almost 12,000 serious injury car accidents occurred in a single year.

Almost 15,000 people were harmed critically. Many factors can cause car accidents. Most of these accidents mainly occur due to drunk drivers, distracted drivers, people who break the speed limit, and drivers who ignore road laws in general.

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

The way wrongful death lawsuits are calculated is different from how an injury case is calculated. In a wrongful death lawsuit, the relationship between the departed and their surviving family members affects the result of the claim. In Texas, wrongful death vehicle accident claims can be made by immediate family members of the deceased, such as a spouse, child, or parent, who all can bring a complaint.

The sooner you contact and hire an expert attorney, the higher your odds of receiving full and reasonable compensation for your losses. The longer you wait, the more likely it is that evidence will be lost or contaminated or that witnesses will die, move away, or forget what they witnessed. Our attorneys from Arash Law Texas can help you get the amount you rightfully deserve. Call (888) 398-4017 or complete our online intake form to schedule your free consultation.