[09-12-2021] Houston County, TX – Two People Killed After a Deadly Multi-Vehicle Wrong-Way Crash on Southwest Freeway

Two people were killed after a fatal wrong-way crash involving multiple vehicles in southwest Houston on Sunday morning, September 12.

The deadly accident transpired at approximately 5:00 a.m. on Southwest Freeway near West Bellfort. A northbound vehicle reportedly traveled on the southbound lanes for unclear reasons and was then clipped by an oncoming 18-wheeler.

Due to the severity of the impact, the 18-wheeler lost control, veered off the freeway, then plunged over a barrier wall, and landed on the feeder road below before catching on fire. Two other vehicles were also involved in the crash.

Both the wrong-way driver and the operator of the 18-wheeler were killed in the crash. They were pronounced dead at the scene. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. The southbound main lanes of the Southwest Freeway were closed down for several hours to give way for the investigation and cleanup. The case is currently under further investigation.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Wrong-Way Crash Statistics

The number of fatalities and injuries caused by car accidents has increased considerably over the decades in the US. Approximately 50,000 passengers and drivers are killed in automobile accidents every year. In the United States, there were an estimated 38,000 traffic fatalities in 2019, according to the National Safety Council (NSC).

355 Americans are killed every year due to wrong-way drivers. The number of wrongful-way crashes resulting in fatalities is 265 on average, with 1.34 fatalities per crash. In this case, multiple vehicles were involved. When three or more vehicles are involved in a traffic accident, it’s often called a multi-vehicle collision or a pile-up crash. According to 2008 NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) figures, multi-vehicle crash occupants accounted for 40% of the 25,351 passenger car occupant fatalities in the United States.

Houston County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Multi-Vehicle Wrong-Way Crashes

The catastrophic pain of losing a loved one in a fatal wrong-way crash is a terrifying experience. The victim’s family is confused and overwhelmed due to the shock they are still experiencing. You’re encouraged to seek advice from a qualified car accident attorney with experience in fatal crashes after a fatal car accident.

While you’re working to recover your finances and your emotions following your loss, you can count on our attorneys at Arash Law to handle all of your legal issues. Victims must receive compensation for both the economic and non-economic damages they’ve accrued from the accident. However, there is no need to worry about lawyer fees.

Our wrongful death attorneys at Arash Law know how to make companies and defendants liable. We will never bill you directly for any of our services. We are only paid if we successfully represent you in court. It is the insurer of the liable party which covers our costs. For more information on your fees, please call us at (888) 398-4017.