[10-24-2021] Harris County, TX – Woman Dead on Katy Freeway While Helping a Sick Friend in Backseat

Houston Police Department reported one unidentified woman died on the Katy Freeway while helping her friend in the backseat on October 24, Sunday.

The event happened around 3:00 a.m. in the inbound lanes of the freeway between Kirkwood and N. Dairy Ashford.

According to Houston Police Department Sgt. David Rose, the woman, was ejected from the vehicle after an approaching car rear-ended the victim’s vehicle while checking on her sick passenger.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Her sick passenger was rushed to Ben Taub Hospital. No reports have been stated yet whether she is being treated for injuries or about her current condition.

Local authorities say that a second passenger in the victim’s vehicle was uninjured. The identities of the victim and passengers have yet to be disclosed.

The driver who struck the woman’s vehicle admitted to drinking prior to the collision and could possibly be charged with intoxication manslaughter, according to Sgt. Rose.

The identity of the other driver states it was a man, but no further details about the identity have been reported. The crash remains under investigation as no charges have been filed yet against the other driver.

Fatal DUI Collision Statistics

Liability, in this case, is crystal clear due to the fact that the suspect was impaired by alcohol at the time of the accident. A driver who is impaired by drugs or alcohol is taking unnecessary risks on the road.

Drunk drivers are a danger to other people and to themselves. A long way remains to be done in the fight against drunk driving, even in Texas and across the United States. The NHTSA estimates that drunk drivers cause the deaths of approximately 10,000 people each year.

TXDOT reports that in 2017, 1,024 people lost their lives as a result of drunk driving accidents. This figure represents 28% of all deaths in car accidents in California. In the same year, about 14,000 people were injured in DUI accidents, suffering from mild to severe injuries. This equates to about 37 injured people every day.

Harris County Lawyer for Victims of DUI Accidents

Dealing with the aftermath of a DUI accident can be extremely stressful and difficult, as it can affect numerous aspects of one’s life, including family, career, and finances. While awaiting the outcome of the official investigation, victims are advised to seek compensation for their injuries through the assistance of an attorney. The defendant’s insurance company will be required by law to compensate the victim financially for medical and rehabilitation expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

We are proud to be strong advocates for harmed victims at Arash Law. Our firm does not represent defendants and does not work with insurance companies. We fight for the rights of wounded victims by utilizing our talents, knowledge, and legal experience. Following an accident, you and your family require the assistance of the best DUI victim lawyer.

The sooner you have an expert Texas personal injury lawyer on your side, the better your legal rights will be preserved. Allow us to handle the insurance claims and paperwork so you may concentrate on making the greatest recovery possible. We have a team ranging from car accident lawyers to wrongful death attorneys ready to fight your legal battles with you. To schedule your free consultation, please call (888) 398-4017 or visit our website.