Abilene, TX – Head-On Crash on N 18th St Hospitalizes 5 People
Abilene, TX (August 28, 2019) – Around 4 p.m. on August 28, emergency crews were called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on North 18th Street near the intersection of Mockingbird Lane.
According to reports, a black pickup truck and a vehicle collided along the roadway. The impact of the collision sent the pickup careening toward a USPS delivery truck, which it collided with head-on.
Four children inside the pickup truck, as well as the driver, were all injured in the collision.
The five victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment.
No one inside the second vehicle or the USPS truck were injured.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time.
Car Accidents in Texas
Every year, over 270,000 people are injured in motor vehicle accidents along Texas roadways. Victims who are harmed by others are often left to deal with thousands of dollars in medical expenses and lost wages. Sadly, victims who sustain serious and life-altering injuries, like traumatic brain injuries, are required to go through extensive recovery processes.
When victims are harmed due to the negligent acts of others, they should contact a car accident attorney in Texas as soon as possible. Those harmed may be entitled to restitution to help with lost wages, medical expenses, property damages, and various other financial burdens they face in the aftermath of their accidents.
Victims should contact a Texas personal injury attorney from the Benton Law Firm as soon as possible to help with their legal claims. Our reputable and experienced attorneys have helped numerous victims collect millions of dollars to cover medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and more. Since 2005, our attorneys have helped those harmed get the justice and compensation they deserve. Contact us today at (214) 219-4878 to see how we can help you.
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