One unidentified person was killed after a deadly two-vehicle crash in Perryton on Tuesday morning, October 19.
The accident transpired at approximately 7:00 a.m on the west side of Perryton. However, the exact location of the crash has not been mentioned in the report.
A semi-trailer was reportedly knocked off a tractor-trailer by a pickup truck. How the crash occurred, and the reason it happened has not been established.
One person was killed as a result of the mishap. The identity of the deceased party has not been disclosed. It’s unclear whether other people were injured in the crash.
Information about the accident is limited at the moment. It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the mishap. Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the crash.
Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics
Car accidents can have significant effects on the lives of those involved. Being in a car all the time makes it easy for drivers to lose sight of how dangerous and deadly car accidents can be.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at the United States Department of Transportation, 37,133 individuals were killed in motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2017.
Texas leads the nation in traffic fatalities. Car accidents happen on Texas roads every 71 seconds, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Each day in Texas, someone is killed or seriously injured in a car accident.
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, there were 19,506 serious injury crashes in 2019, with 30,992 people seriously injured. Car accidents also claimed the lives of an additional 3,722 people in 2016.
Ochiltree County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Crashes
After a tragic car accident, the best course of action is to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer about the misfortune. Victims must be informed of their legal rights and entitlements. An attorney can help you understand how a wrongful death claim can help you recover compensation for your losses and help you win your lawsuit.
However, a car accident attorney can assist you in recovering compensation for your losses as a result of the accident. They cannot go back in time. The liable party will be compelled by law to pay the victim’s medical bills, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship through a wrongful death claim.
Arash Law Texas has Texas car accident attorneys with experience helping people. So you know your legal rights are being protected, schedule your free consultation as soon as possible. Call (888) 398-4017 or fill out our intake form to schedule a free consultation.