[10-22-2021] McLennan County, TX – Three Injured and Two Dead after a Fatal Crash in East Mart

Two people identified as 19-year-old Lisandro R. and 30-year-old Israel R. from Jacksonville, lost their lives after a tragic crash on October 22, Friday.

The crash occurred around 6:30 a.m. on State Highway 164, east of County Road 607, east of Mart. According to investigators, the driver – Ramirez crashed his Ford F-250 into a barrier after leaving the roadway and hitting a guardrail.

Reports show that four of the passengers sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals where Israel R. was later pronounced dead. Local authorities are still investigating the crash.

Fatal Vehicle Crash Statistics

If the driver is fatigued, the risk of an accident increases. According to the National Sleep Foundation, approximately half of all adult drivers in the United States admit to regularly driving while drowsy. Around 20% admit to falling asleep behind the wheel in the last year – and more than 40% admit to having done so at least once during their driving careers.

These staggering statistics demonstrate the pervasiveness of drowsy driving. What drivers may be unaware of is the extent to which drowsy driving puts them – and others – at risk. Indeed, a Governors Highway Safety Association report estimates that approximately 5,000 people died in 2015 in crashes involving drowsy driving. Drunk driving is similar to drunk driving in that it impairs drivers’ reaction times, awareness of hazards, and ability to maintain concentration or attention.

Driving after more than 20 hours of sleep deprivation is equivalent to driving with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent – the legal limit in the United States. If you are fatigued, you are three times more likely to be involved in a car accident.

McLennan County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Car Crash

Drowsy driving affects everyone, but especially those under age 25, who make up an estimated 50% or more of drowsy driving crashes. It is important to be able to travel back home without feeling any sense of discomfort or danger.

If you or someone close to you has been injured in a car accident as a result of another driver’s negligence, you have the legal right to pursue a personal injury claim against that driver for the damages they have caused you. If your family member or someone dear to you has died due to the negligence of someone else, a wrongful death claim, with the assistance of a competent car accident lawyer, could help cover the bills you are unnecessarily bearing.

Being involved in a car accident is not easy; you will face costly medical bills, debilitating pain, and possibly months of lost income if you are unable to return to work immediately due to your injuries. However, once your personal injury claim is settled, you will not have to worry about your expenses.

The car accident lawyers from Arash Law Texas are all skilled, empathetic, and can understand the stress and complications you’re going through right now. We’re here to help you in your journey to recovery after a car accident. For a free case evaluation or an appointment with one of our experienced personal injury attorneys, call (888) 398-4017.