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Written by: The Benton Law Firm Last Updated : October 8, 2019

Van Zandt County, TX – 1 Killed & 1 Injured in Crash on TX-243

Van Zandt County, TX (October 4, 2019) – A collision on TX-243 send one person to an area hospital and claimed the life of a second victim on Thursday.

On October 3rd, emergency crews responded to the scene of a major motor vehicle accident on State Highway 243.

According to reports, a car and a pickup collided along the highway for unknown reasons. The impact of the collision caused extensive damage to the car involved. The driver of the vehicle sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the pickup truck was critically injured in the collision and airlifted to a hospital in Dallas for treatment.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident.  Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Fatal Collisions in Texas

Van Zandt County, TX – One Killed & One Injured in Crash on TX-243More than 3,700 people are fatally injured in motor vehicle accidents across our state. These horrific accidents are often unexpected, leaving families to suffer the loss of their loved ones. When victims lose their lives due to the negligent acts of others, it is crucial that they contact a wrongful death attorney in Texas as soon as possible to protect their legal rights.

Texas car accident attorneys at The Benton Law Firm have over two decades of combined experience helping victims and their families get the justice and compensation they deserve.

Over the years, we have helped countless families collect full and fair compensation to cover the costs of funeral arrangements, medical expenses, and various other damages resulting from their accidents. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 219-4878 to see how we can help you.

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Disclaimer: The intent of this post is to provide general information to our readers and to help improve the safety and quality of life for those who live in our state. At The Benton Law Firm, we intend to honor those who are victimized in accidents across Texas. We aim to provide up to date information to the public surrounding these incidents in hopes of helping others avoid becoming victims themselves. If anyone is involved in an accident we would like to make sure they know how to respond, should a tragedy occur. Information in this post, should not be considered legal or medical advice. You should seek further assistance from a legal or medical professional if you or a loved one is a victim in an accident. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.

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