Dallas, TX – Driver Killed in I-35 E Express Semi-Truck Accident
Dallas, TX (October 24, 2019) – A major semi-truck crash on Interstate 35 East Express left one driver fatally injured.
On October 24, Dallas Police and EMS reported to a major collision on the northbound side of I-35. According to reports, a semi-truck was traveling over a northbound I-35 bridge over the Trinity River when the driver lost control of their vehicle. The semi-truck overturned, landing on top of a car, which was traveling next to the semi.
The driver of the car was pinned inside their vehicle. Upon extrication, the victim was declared deceased.
The collision remains under investigation 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 Semi-Truck Accidents in Texas
More than 3,700 victims lose their lives in collisions across Texas each year. Roughly 11% of victims lose their lives in collisions involving semi-trucks. Sadly, these large vehicles pose serious threats against smaller vehicles sharing the road. When victims lose their lives in semi-truck accidents, it is crucial that their surviving relatives contact a wrongful death attorney in Texas.
The Benton Law Firm’s truck accident attorneys in Texas have over two decades of combined experience representing families who have lost loved ones in tragic collisions. We are dedicated to helping grieving families recover the maximum amount of compensation available for their legal claims to cover the financial burdens resulting from a loved one’s fatal collision. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 219-4878 to get help now.
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