[09-12-2021] Houston County, TX – One Person Killed, Another Injured After a Multi-Vehicle Collision on Hempstead Road

One woman was killed while another was injured after a multi-vehicle traffic collision on Hempstead Road on Sunday morning, September 12.

The deadly multi-vehicle collision transpired at approximately 2:20 a.m. on Hempstead Road near West 43rd Street. A Chrysler sedan rear-ended a red Ford pickup truck that was disabled on the roadway. A maroon Dodge pickup then rear-ended the Chrysler. It’s unclear what caused the Chrysler sedan to crash into the red Ford pickup truck.

The backseat passenger in the Chrysler was killed in the mishap. She was identified as Shannon D. Meanwhile, the front seat passenger, April Ward, was rushed to an area hospital with unspecified injuries.

The driver of the Chrysler did not stop to render aid and reportedly fled the scene after the crash. Information about the Chrysler driver’s identity and location has not been disclosed. Local authorities are currently investigating the case and are actively looking for the whereabouts of the Chrysler driver.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Motor vehicle fatalities and injuries have spiked in the United States. The National Safety Council (NSC) says that 38,000 Americans died in car crashes in the United States in 2019. (NSC). Motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death and injury in Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, every 60 minutes, at least one person is killed in a car crash in Texas. Every sixty-four seconds, someone is injured in a car crash.

A multi-car crash often begins with a two-car collision. A multi-vehicle collision occurs when collisions caused by the initial collision spread to other vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that multi-vehicle collisions only account for 10% of all collisions in a given year but are responsible for a majority of fatalities.

Houston County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collisions

Losing a loved one in a fatal multi-car crash may be quite devastating and distressing. The victim’s family may obtain legal representation when they pursue a wrongful death claim while waiting for the results of the official investigation.

Car accidents are often expensive to deal with. On the other hand, you shouldn’t have to shoulder the cost of someone else’s carelessness. Sadly, many of the victims end up being under-compensated by insurance firms. An experienced lawyer will help you with that.

If you have an experienced attorney by your side, you can expect to get compensation for your medical bills, funeral expenses, the victim’s family’s grief and suffering, and money you would have earned throughout your life. Additionally, your attorney may seek compensation for your friendship loss.

Arash Law Texas is a well-known law firm with millions of dollars won for our clients. Get a free case evaluation or consult with one of our experienced injury lawyers by calling (888) 398-4017. We charge no fees upfront, and you’re under no obligation. Even though a strong insurance company is on the opposite side of your interests, we can still defend your legal rights.