Houston, TX – Pedestrian Killed in Crash with Semi-Truck on I-10

Houston, TX (March 17, 2023) – On Thursday, March 16, a semi-truck fatally struck a pedestrian in the Houston area. 

At around 4 a.m. that morning, the deadly crash was first reported near the intersection of Interstate 10 EB and Lockwood Drive. It was there that a westbound white Mack tractor-trailer hit a pedestrian that was on the interstate. Another vehicle headed west then struck the victim. 

There were paramedics dispatched to the crash site. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead. 

The identity of the deceased has been withheld. 

Local authorities are handling the ongoing crash investigation. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Texas Fatal Semi-Truck-Pedestrian Accidents

Compared to other drivers, commercial truck drivers must go through more rigorous background checks, extensive training, and supervised driving. Nonetheless, despite their education and experience, semi-truck drivers are still capable of making critical errors. Pedestrians almost always lose when a large truck makes a mistake and causes a serious crash. A total of  569 non-occupants, such as bicycles and pedestrians, were involved in fatal accidents in 2019 involving heavy trucks.

Texas wrongful death attorneys are aware that anyone or any business that contributed to a person’s death due to negligence or inappropriate behavior is subject to legal liability. The defendant may be held legally responsible for any damages if someone dies as a result of their negligence or is killed on purpose. To start working on your case right now, speak with an attorney.

It’s never easy to deal with a loved one’s death. In addition to coping with the shock of the loss and any prospective legal actions, a family will certainly need to consider their financial situation in the future. Any person or business whom the surviving spouse, child, or parent of the deceased deems to be accountable for the death may be sued for wrongful death in Texas, according to the law. A normal injury claim can also be made by the executor of the estate for the harm that contributed to the victim’s death.

The Houston truck accident attorneys at the Rasansky Law Firm are ready to fight for justice on your side if a loved one was killed in a semi-truck collision. We are motivated to assist you in recovering from any consequent financial damages related to the terrible accident after you have lost a loved one in a tragic auto accident. We pledge to bring legal action against the person accountable for your loved one’s passing and to make up for any losses you sustained as a result of the incident. Our company has a history of effectively defending clients’ rights and obtaining good outcomes. Our legal team will tenaciously seek justice and provide the strongest possible evidence in favor of your wrongful death claim. Give us a call at 214-651-6100 as soon as you can so that we can get to work on your case.