When a motorist fails to notice a pedestrian in the roadway, tragedy is often the result. Texas authorities recently arrested a man who they believe hit a pedestrian and then fled the scene. Making the decision to avoid responsibility after being involved in a fatal accident often worsens an already bad situation.
Passenger passes away in fatal accident in Texas
Making the decision to drink and drive can place other people that share the road at risk for being involved in a potentially fatal accident. A crash on a Texas freeway recently took the life of a passenger after the vehicle she was in was rear-ended by someone that may have been driving under the influence of alcohol. The devastating wreckage created by the fatal accident resulted in a three hour road closure with lengthy backup even after it was cleared.
Houston car accident throws woman off highway
When a car breaks down on the highway and blocks a lane of traffic, other drivers on the road may need to exercise increased caution as they approach the stopped vehicle, in order to avoid a car accident. An unexpected car accident in Houston tragically killed a woman after her stalled vehicle was hit by an oncoming motorist. The victim had experienced car trouble, causing her sport utility vehicle to stop on an elevated local highway.
Texas traffic light accident takes a life and injures others
When a Texas driver is patiently waiting at a red traffic light for his or her turn to proceed, the last thing he or she expects is to be rear-ended. In most situations, the combination of brake lights and a red light are enough to indicate to oncoming vehicles that traffic has stopped. However, when a driver fails to take notice or is unable to stop, that driver and other motorists can be seriously harmed.
Houston owner sentenced for fatal bus accident
When a bus accident results from the negligent choices of the business owner, victims and their families may feel anger as they recover and grieve for their loss. A Houston man charged for his involvement in a fatal bus accident was recently sentenced after he reached a plea agreement with federal prosecutors. The judge presiding over the case approved a plea deal with the Houston bus owner, limiting his sentence to probation for three years and avoiding any time behind bars.
Texas truck accident takes a woman's life
Motor vehicle accidents always have the potential to leave victims with injuries. However, the chance of serious injuries or fatalities increases when the accident involves a semi truck. A tragic truck accident recently took the life of a woman in Texas after her car was crushed under the front of a tractor-trailer.
