Dallas, TX – 1 Killed and 2 Injured in Wrong-Way Collision on Garland Rd
Dallas, TX (July 21, 2019) On the evening of July 20th, a wrong-way collision happened close to 8500 Garland Road. A vehicle was traveling southbound on Garland Road when it crossed the median and collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle headed northbound. The accident took place at about 10:35 p.m.
When emergency crews arrived at the crash site, they found the wrong-way driver with fatal injuries. There were two occupants in the other vehicle that sustained injuries and were rushed to the closest hospital for immediate assistance. Fortunately, their injuries have not been deemed life-threatening. Although the names of the injured victims have not been released yet, they are both confirmed to be 34 years old.
The police are currently investigating the collision to determine how the vehicle ended up in the wrong lanes.
Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased driver and the two injured victims. We wish them both a quick recovery.
Head-On Collisions in Texas
In 2017, over 550 people lost their lives in head-on collisions throughout Texas. These types of collisions often occur at night when drivers are under the influence or fatigued. The body responds to both circumstances in similar ways, including drivers being unable to keep their eyes open, their heads up, or their hands on the wheel.
At Benton Law Firm, our experienced Texas attorneys have successfully helped clients win both personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. We specialize in both types of lawsuits because we have spent over two decades assisting our clients with them. If you lost a loved one or were injured in a head-on collision, contact our office today at 214-219-4878.
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