[09-20-2021] Jefferson County, TX – Two People Killed, Two Others Injured After a Major Two-Vehicle Crash in Beaumont

Two people were killed while two others were hurt after a major two-vehicle collision in Beaumont on Monday night, September 20.

The deadly collision transpired at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Interstate 10 near FM 365 just west of Beaumont. A westbound 2004 Honda passenger car failed to stay in a single lane for unclear reasons and veered into the eastbound lanes, where it later crashed into an eastbound 2019 Dodge passenger van.

A passenger inside the Honda, who was identified as 40-year-old Tulio Funes C., was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, a passenger inside the Dodge, identified as 71-year-old Timotea B., was also killed in the mishap. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

On the other hand, both the Honda and the Dodge driver sustained significant injuries in the crash and were taken to their respective area hospitals for treatment. The Honda driver was identified as Kelvin R., while the Dodge driver was identified as Andresina B.

Information about the accident is limited at the moment. Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the accident.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

In the US, the number of fatal and non-fatal accidents has increased significantly: According to the National Safety Council (NSC), an estimated 38,000 people were killed in car accidents in the US in 2019. Automobile accidents are the leading cause of injuries and death in Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, at least one person is killed in a car accident every 1 hour and 20 minutes in Texas. Meanwhile, a car crash every sixty-four seconds somewhere in the Lone Star State.

In 2019, there were 439,388 car accidents in Texas with 256,338 injuries and 12,897 seriously injured people, killing 15,843 people. Driver inattention, cell phone use, text messaging, excessive speeding, exhaustion, lack of right of way at a bus stop or private road, driving over a red light, and driving in a state while drunk is the most common causes of car accidents.

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

Car accidents are unpredictable and can affect anyone. They often lead to severe property damage and death. The loss of a loved one in a fatal car accident can be a painful experience for the victim’s family. Although you cannot revive your loved ones, you can still seek justice for them. The victim’s family has the right to make a wrongful death claim with the help of an experienced attorney.

A wrongful death claim in a car accident can also help pay high medical bills and other costs incurred due to the accident. It can also provide financial support to people who have lost their income due to injury or premature death. Legal action could also prevent other families from experiencing a similar disaster.

A fatal automobile accident attorney may not be able to turn back time and do things as they were before the tragedy; however, they can help you get compensation for the terrible unforeseen damage you suffered as a result of the accident. Let our fatal auto accident attorneys at Arash Law Texas help you. Call (888) 398-4017 or fill out our online intake form to schedule your free consultation.