[10-26-2021] Tarrant County, TX – Woman Killed in Pedestrian Accident on State Highway 121

One unidentified woman died in a fatal pedestrian accident on Tuesday, October 26.

According to Amanda M. from the Grapevine Police Department, the accident happened around 11:00 p.m. near the 500 block of North State Highway 121. Another motorist contacted 911 following the accident to inform them the driver had hit someone in the roadway.

Police respondents arrived within five minutes of the 911 distress call and pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Investigators spoke to several passengers, including the two drivers who stopped due to the crash. Everyone cooperated with the investigation.

Reports say no one is facing charges for the woman’s death. The Grapevine Police Department and Dallas Fire-Rescue helped block the roadway and shut down SH-121 as they proceeded with the investigation.

Shortly after 1:00 a.m., another motorist crashed into a Grapevine fire truck while officers investigated the first crash. Fortunately, no one was injured in the second accident, but the driver was arrested for DUI-related charges.

Deadly Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the government agency in charge of traffic safety in the United States, more than 5,900 pedestrians were killed in 2016. Texas was responsible for 10% of all pedestrian fatalities in the United States in 2017. There were 5,975 pedestrian traffic collisions in Texas in 2019, resulting in 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 Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Crash

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.

Having an attorney 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. Arash Law Texas has a wide range of experts, from bicycle accident attorneys to car accident lawyers.

Our Tarrant County pedestrian accident lawyers from Arash Law Texas are ready to fight for the compensation your family deserves. 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.