Fort Worth, TX – Jeffery Allen Ratigan ID’d as I-820 Crash Victim
Fort Worth, TX (October 17, 2019) – A collision on the East Loop 820 claimed the life of one man.
At approximately 4:30 a.m., a Nissan SUV and a Bud Light 18-wheeler collided head-on in the northbound lanes of the East Loop 820.
The driver of the SUV, identified as 51-year-old Jeffery Allen Ratigan, sustained fatal injuries in the collision and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the 18-wheeler sustained injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation by the Fort Worth Police Department.
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 Jeffery Allen Ratigan. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Collisions in Texas
Every day, over ten Texans lose their lives in fatal collisions across our state. These horrific accidents are often sudden and unexpected, yet have a detrimental long-term impact on families. In some cases, surviving relatives are left to bear the costs of funeral arrangements, lost wages, and other financial burdens resulting from their loved one’s fatal collision. When victims are killed in collisions, due to the negligent acts of others, it is crucial that their families contact a wrongful death attorney in Texas to protect their legal rights.
Texas car accident attorneys at The Benton Law Firm have extensive experience helping families across our state get the justice they deserve for the wrongful death of their loved ones. Our team has helped countless clients collect multi-million dollar settlements for their legal claims, and we are dedicated to helping those harmed get the maximum amount of compensation available for their claims. Contact our wrongful death attorneys in Fort Worth at (214) 219-4878 to see how we can help you.
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