[09-11-2021] Houston County, TX – One Person Killed After a Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on East Witcher Lane

One unidentified person was killed after a deadly two-vehicle crash in north Houston on Saturday morning, September 11th.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the crash took place on East Witcher Lane at approximately 2:30 a.m. An eastbound Honda Civic was driving around the area when, for unclear reasons, it veered out of its lane and crashed into a parked vehicle.

Due to the severity of the impact, the parked car into a ditch. Unfortunately, the Civic driver was killed in the mishap. Additional information about the crash is unavailable at the moment.

But investigators believe that speed may have played a role in the crash. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. The case is currently under further investigation.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Car crashes can be traumatic and life-altering. Even though cars are a common part of our lives, drivers often fail to recognize how dangerous they can be, with car accidents resulting in deaths or serious injuries being very real possibilities. According to the United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 37,133 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents in the United States in 2017.

According to the latest figures, there are more fatal traffic accidents in Texas than anywhere else in the nation. A car crash occurs every 71 seconds on Texas highways. Approximately two people die in a car crash in Texas every 2.5 hours, and about two people are seriously injured every two minutes. The Texas Department of Transportation reported that 19,506 serious injury crashes took place in 2019, which resulted in 30,992 seriously injured individuals. Of these fatalities, another 3,722 were killed in cars.

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

Moving on after the sudden death of a loved one caused by a car accident can be quite difficult, especially if you know that another driver’s negligence caused it. After a fatal crash, victims need to know what they are entitled to and exercise their rights.

Attorneys can help you recover your losses by helping you file a wrongful death claim. A car accident attorney can’t fix the damage caused by the accident, but they can help you get compensation for your losses. The liable party is required by law to compensate the victim for medical expenses, funeral costs, the pain and suffering of the decedent, and the loss of companionship as part of a wrongful death claim.

Are you a Texas resident who has been involved in a fatal car accident? You may want to contact our experienced Texas car accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas. Book a free consultation right away, so you can be sure that a capable attorney is standing up for your legal rights. For a free consultation, call (888) 398-4017 or fill out our online intake form.