[10-29-2021] Gray County, TX – Five-Year-Old Child Dead and Two Adults Severely Injured After Two-Vehicle Wreck in Pampa

One child was found dead, and two adults were gravely injured as a result of a two-vehicle crash in Pampa on Friday, October 29, 2021.

The tragic accident happened around 9:40 p.m. at the intersection of Montegue and Hobart. Pampa Police, Fire, and Gray County EMS were dispatched to the scene of the accident.

Two people from one vehicle were left in critical condition and transported to Pampa Regional Medical Center. One person was later rushed to University Medical Center in Lubbock and one to Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo.

The other vehicle had three people, two of which were children. They were also transported to Pampa Regional Medical Center. Two of the people were brought to Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo.

The third child was pronounced dead at Pampa Regional Medical Center. The identities of all victims involved have not yet been disclosed. Local authorities are still investigating the accident.

Statistics of Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Involving Children

In 2019, 608 children under the age of 12 died in car accidents, and more than 91,000 were injured. Thirty-eight percent of children aged 12 and under who died in a car accident were not buckled up. Parents and caregivers can make a lifesaving difference on every trip by ensuring that their children are properly buckled.

The use of restraints varies by age. In 2019, 43% of 8–12-year-olds were not buckled up, compared to 41% of 4–7-year-olds and 27% of children younger than four years old. The safety of child passengers is jeopardized by drunk driving.

In 2019, alcohol-impaired driving was involved in 23 percent of child passenger deaths in the United States among children aged 14 and younger; 64 percent of the time, the child’s own driver had been drinking. Child restraint systems are frequently misused. An estimated 46% of car seats and booster seats are used improperly, potentially reducing their effectiveness.

Gray County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Two-Vehicle Collision

According to estimates, up to 4.5 million people are injured or killed in car accidents in the United States each year. After a family member is killed in a car accident, you may be shocked and unsure of what to expect. You should contact a credible and reliable lawyer to discuss your case after a fatal accident. To avoid being manipulated by insurance companies, accident victims or their families must be informed about their rights and compensation.

You can ask your lawyer for help filing a claim, and they can also explain why a claim like this is important and necessary for people in your situation. Our Gray County car accident lawyers from Arash Law Texas are here to help you with you. It’s best to contact a skilled lawyer right away to ensure that your legal rights are properly protected. Please call (888) 398-4017 or fill out our online intake form to schedule a complimentary consultation.