Austin, TX – 1 Killed In Pedestrian Accident On I-35
Austin, TX (December 21, 2019) On the evening of December 21st, a fatal pedestrian accident occurred on Interstate-35, not far from U.S. Highway 290 and Middle Fiskville Road.
According to reports, a vehicle struck a person on the 9500 block of North Interstate-35.
When emergency responders received the call around 10:00 p.m., they rushed to the scene and found the person deceased on the highway.
Authorities are still investigating the collision, but they think the person possibly fell from a truck shortly before the crash.
We would like to offer our condolences to the deceased victim’s family. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Pedestrian Accidents in Texas
In 2018, reports indicate that 76 percent of all pedestrian fatalities occurred at night throughout the country. Nighttime driving is a huge contributing factor because it’s harder for drivers to see pedestrians at night, especially if they’re wearing dark clothing and walking in unmarked crosswalks. Because drunk drivers are often on the road at night, they are also less likely to see pedestrians before it’s too late.
Families who lose loved ones in pedestrian accidents may have the right to file wrongful death lawsuits as long as their loved ones were not at fault for the accident. Although wrongful death lawsuits can be complex, our experienced Texas attorneys have spent years assisting families and helping them win their cases. If you lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident, contact our office today for a free consultation at (214) 219-4878.
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