[08-21-2021] Hunt County, TX – One Killed, Another Injured After a Fatal Head-On Crash in South Greenville

One person was killed while another person was seriously injured after a major head-on collision in Greenville on Saturday evening, August 21.

The fatal collision transpired at approximately 5:50 p.m. on State Highway 34, near the intersection of FM 2101. A Ford Mustang was initially heading southbound on State Highway 34 when the driver lost control of his vehicle and entered a curve. It’s unclear what caused the Ford driver to lose control of his vehicle.

It then veered into the northbound lanes of the highway, where it collided head-on with an oncoming Dodge Magnum. Both drivers were airlifted to Medical City Plano in serious condition. Unfortunately, one of the drivers later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. He was identified as 22-year-old Lance N.

The other driver is currently in stable condition. He is expected to recover from his injuries. His identity has not been disclosed. Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the collision.

Fatal Head-On Crash Statistics

A head-on collision occurs when two vehicles directly crash into each other. Typically, head-on collisions are caused by wrong-way drivers. In the United States, head-on collisions account for only about 2% of all accidents. Head-on collisions are most common in rural areas, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. They are responsible for 13% of all fatal accidents in rural areas. In urban areas, however, head-on collisions account for less than 7% of fatal accidents.

In 2019, Texas had a fatality rate of 1.26 death per hundred million vehicle miles traveled. The number of people that were killed in traffic collisions in 2019 was 3,656. Meanwhile, approximately 12,907 people were seriously hurt due to these traffic collisions in Texas. Head-on collisions can be caused by drunk driving, distracted driving, inexperience, and sometimes even mechanical failure.

Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Head-On Collisions in Hunt County

Head-on collisions can cause very serious injuries. This fact means that, sadly, not all victims will be able to survive a head-on crash. Surviving family members have the right to sue a negligent driver for wrongful death after a fatal head-on collision.

A wrongful death claim can also help pay for the high medical bills and other expenses incurred due to the accident. It can also assist in providing financial assistance to those who have lost their income due to an injury or an unexpected death.

There are many important things your car accident lawyer will do to protect your legal right to compensation. Your lawyer will handle all communications with the other driver’s insurance company to protect you from saying anything that could later be used against you.

Have you been a victim of a deadly head-on collision? Consult with our attorneys from Arash Law now. The experienced legal team at Arash Law Texas is close by, wherever you live in Texas. Our Texas car accident lawyers serve clients in Texas and throughout the state. Call (888) 398-4017 or complete our online intake form to schedule your free consultation.