[10-04-2021] Harris County, TX – Man Dead, Woman In Critical Condition After Two Separate Crashes On Gulf Freeway

The two separate fatal car accidents happened on Monday at the Gulf Freeway, October 4.

A man was caught sprinting south in the northbound lanes around 2:20 a.m. on the Gulf Freeway. According to witnesses, the man was crushed by two vehicles and left for dead on the spot. Another accident occurred around 8:15 p.m Sunday, October 3.

A pickup truck driver came to a halt after observing a woman walking eastbound across the freeway. The incident set off a chain reaction behind him culminating in a collision involving four automobiles.

The woman was hit by an unknown car after the initial collision leaving her in a critical condition. Police reports the driver of the vehicle that hit the woman fled the scene. The accident is still under investigation.

No one would have been charged in that case if all vehicles had stayed at the scene, according to detectives, since pedestrians do not have the right of way on the freeway.

Multi-vehicle Collision Statistics

Approximately 3,700 people die every day in road accidents worldwide, making a total of 1.35 million deaths globally in a year. Between 20 and 50 million people every year suffer non-fatal injuries resulting from car accidents. Texas had the highest number of fatal accidents in 2018.

Estimates indicated that a person was killed in a collision in the state every two hours. Multiple-vehicle crashes account for the remaining 63% among driver deaths. In multiple-vehicle crashes involving a passenger vehicle and a large truck, the passenger vehicles’ occupants are killed around 96% of the time.

Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision in Harris County

In most cases, vehicle accidents involve significant or long-term injuries that necessitate the assistance of an attorney in order to get the best possible result. After a vehicle accident, a skilled wrongful death attorney may be immensely beneficial in navigating the often hectic and complicated world of insurance claims and damage settlements.

Car accidents may happen for a variety of reasons. Many of them are the result of careless or reckless conduct. An expert attorney from Arash Law can act as your legal advisor and defender following a fatal collision. Our Texas attorney will build a strong case for you and fight for you to receive fair financial compensation. To schedule your appointment, call (888) 3984017 or fill out our online registration form and get your free consultation.