Dorchester, TX – Father & Son Hospitalized After Hwy 289 Crash
Dorchester, TX (August 22, 2019) – On August 21, between the hours of noon and 2 p.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on US Highway 289.
According to reports, a father and son were traveling north along Highway 289 in a Honda SUV. After a short distance, the father slowed the vehicle to make a turn onto Valerie Lane from the Highway.
Upon coming to a rest at the intersection, the Honda was struck from behind by a northbound Chevrolet pickup truck. The impact of the collision caused the Honda to roll over into a ditch.
The son was seriously injured in the collision and transported to Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center by EMS from Sherman. The father incurred critical injuries and was flown to Medical City Plano.
At this time, the collision remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time.
Car Accidents In Texas
Every year, more than 17,500 people are seriously injured in motor vehicle accidents across our state. Individuals who incur serious injuries in collisions are often forced into area hospitals where they have to stay for several days or even weeks to treat their injuries.
In some cases, victims have to spend months in recovery. Dealing with the mental, physical, and financial consequences of their accidents are often overwhelming. When victims are harmed in collisions, by no fault of their own, it is crucial that they contact a car accident attorney in Texas to protect their legal rights.
Over the years, Texas personal injury attorneys at The Benton Law Firm have helped countless victims get full and fair compensation to cover the costs of medical treatment and various other damages resulting from their accidents.
Our knowledgeable attorneys work diligently to ensure those harmed are able to move forward from their accidents in the best way possible. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 219-4878 to see how we can help you.
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