Gainesville, TX - Two Killed in Crash with Stopped Semi on I-35

Gainesville, TX (February 21, 2024) - On Tuesday morning, February 20, two people were killed following a crash involving a stopped semi-truck in the Gainesville area. The fatal accident took place on Interstate 35 early that morning as two people were traveling in a vehicle. At that time, a disabled semi-truck was on the side of the road due to an initial crash. 

The 19-year-old Sanger resident driving the vehicle hit the truck. The impact caused the driver and their passenger, a 22-year-old from Gainesville, to be ejected from the car. Both sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene. 

No one was in the truck at the time of the collision. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. No further information on the fatal accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time.

Deadly 18-Wheeler Accidents in Texas

Texas leads the country in semi-truck accidents. The number of fatal trucking crashes in the state has been on the rise in recent years, according to data compiled by the Trucking Safety Coalition (TSC). A report found that a total of 5,600 people were killed in 18-wheeler crashes nationwide in 2021, with more than 146,000 being hurt. This is a nearly 13 percent increase from the previous year. The rate of fatal semi-truck crashes has risen an astounding 66 percent since 2009. If you lose someone too soon in a deadly trucking accident, you need to partner with a skilled lawyer in order to pursue a claim for compensation. 

The rise in deadly trucking accidents can be attributed to many distinct factors. Some of the most prominent include reckless driving behaviors, overly relaxed safety requirements in the trucking industry, and lack of proper training for big rig operators. Unfortunately, the majority of trucking accidents in the United States occur in Texas, and many people in the state lose someone close to them in trucking accidents each year. It is hard to recover after a fatal crash, and you may not even be considering taking legal action during this time. It is important that you are able to protect your legal rights by pursuing a wrongful death case with the help of a trained personal injury lawyer. 

The legal team at Rasansky Law Firm is here to help you navigate the complicated legal process after a deadly accident. We have successfully handled wrongful death claims for past clients, and we are ready to get to work for you. Our Gainesville semi-truck crash lawyers will be able to collect evidence and construct a strong claim in defense of your deserved compensation. Contact our law offices today at 214-651-6100 to get to work on your claim with the help of our skilled legal team. We will be able to answer any questions that you may have during a free consultation.