[10-26-2021] Tarrant County, TX – 11-Year-Old Boy Killed in Accident on Interstate 820

One 11-year-old boy was killed after getting struck by a vehicle in Fort Worth on Tuesday, October 26.

The accident happened while the boy was trying to cross Interstate 820 in Fort Worth on a Tuesday evening.

Preliminary reports show that the victim was with three other children who tried to cross at Camp Bowie Boulevard when the pedestrian accident happened.

Further reports show that one of the other children sustained minimal injuries. The driver that struck the child stopped and remained at the scene after the accident.

The identity of the child has yet to be disclosed after the next of kin is notified. The driver’s identity remains undisclosed as well. Local authorities are still investigating the accident.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

More than 5,900 pedestrians were killed in 2016, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the government agency in charge of traffic safety in the United States.

In 2017, Texas was responsible for 10% of all pedestrian deaths in the United States. In Texas, there were 5,975 pedestrian traffic collisions in 2019, with 669 deaths, up 5% from the previous year.

People who fail to follow traffic safety laws and are hit while crossing the street, vehicles that fail to yield the right of way, driving distractedly, or speeding are the leading causes of pedestrian accidents, according to law enforcement crash reports. Alcohol is another common factor.

Tarrant County Lawyer for Victims of Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents frequently result in death due to the severity of injuries sustained in an accident due to pedestrians’ lack of protection. You have the legal right to file a wrongful death claim with the help of an experienced attorney if a loved one was killed in a pedestrian accident.

Wrongful death lawsuits are important because they allow the victim’s family to seek financial compensation for lost wages, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. Arash Law has many expert attorneys ready to help you, from bicycle accident attorneys to car accident lawyers.

Having a credible and reliable lawyer on your side can help you win your case. Your lawyer can assist you in navigating the legal system and ensuring that your claim is not undervalued by insurance companies.

Our Tarrant County pedestrian accident lawyers from Arash Law Texas are ready to do whatever it takes to win your case. Many lawyers claim to be the best in the field. We can back that up with a track record of successful case outcomes. Call (888) 398-4017 for a free case evaluation or to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced injury lawyers.