[08-08-2021] Midland County, TX – One Killed, Two Injured After a Fatal Car Crash near 400 Andrews Highway

One person was killed while two others were hurt after a major head-on traffic collision on Andrews Highway on Sunday morning, August 8.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the accident transpired at around noontime near 4500 Andrews Highway.

An eastbound 2006 Chevrolet Corvette was traveling on Andrews highway when, for unclear reasons, it veered into the opposite lanes and collided head-on with an oncoming Ford F-250.

The driver of the 2006 Corvette was later identified as 68-year-9ld Clyde H. He was fatally wounded in the accident and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, the Ford F-250 driver and his passenger were rushed to Midland Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Additional information about the accident is unavailable at the moment. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Head-On Collision Statistics

The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that an estimated 38,000 people were killed in U.S. motor vehicle accidents in 2019, while over two million were injured or disabled in auto accidents every year. In this case, a head-on collision occurred. Head-on collisions are accidents that involve extreme force.

There is a lot of energy generated by head-on collisions. In turn, this increased energy means that injuries are more likely to be fatal in this type of crash. Although head-on collisions only represent 2 percent of accidents, they account for 10 percent of fatalities on U.S. roadways. There were 597 people killed in head-on crashes in 2019 in Texas.

Head-on collisions occur for a variety of causes. Frequently, the at-fault motorist crosses the center line and collides with an oncoming vehicle. Some common reasons for head-on collisions are distracted drivers, drowsy drivers, drunk drivers, and speeding drivers.

Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Head-On COllisions in Midland County

Head-on collisions can result in serious injuries. As a result, not every victim will survive a head-on accident. Surviving family members of a tragic head-on collision have the right to sue a negligent driver for wrongful death.

Surviving family members (or legal heirs) can pursue a wrongful death lawsuit following a deadly motorcycle accident. Though going through this legal process following the untimely death of a loved one can be distressing, it is a necessary step toward accountability. It also provides some sense of relief or justice for some survivors in the aftermath of a traumatic loss.

Your automobile accident lawyer will take many critical steps to defend your legal entitlement to compensation. Your attorney will handle all discussions with the other driver’s insurance company to keep you from saying anything that could be used against you later.

If the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement for your pain and suffering, Arash Law’s lawyers will prove it to a jury and let them decide how much compensation you need. Please call (888) 398-4017 or fill out our online intake form to schedule your free consultation.