Shamrock, TX - GMC Driver Killed in Head-On Semi Crash on US-83

Shamrock, TX (September 16, 2023) - A man was killed following a head-on crash involving an 18-wheeler outside of Shamrock on Thursday, September 14. 

The deadly accident was reported on US-83 early that morning at around 6:45 a.m. A GMC passenger vehicle was traveling through a construction site on US-83 when it collided head-on with an oncoming tractor-trailer. The 86-year-old man driving the GMC suffered fatal injuries in the crash. 

No other injuries have been reported at this time. The area was temporarily closed while emergency responders were present, and the roadway was later reopened to outside traffic after tow trucks were able to remove the resulting debris. 

No additional information on the crash has been provided. The identity of the deceased party has been withheld. 

An ongoing investigation into the fatal crash is in progress, and more information will be provided as it progresses. 

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

Deadly Head-On Crashes in Texas

Head-on collisions are some of the most devastating types of crashes possible. They are only involved in roughly 2 percent of reported traffic accidents each year. However, they make up almost 10 percent of reported roadway fatalities. These types of crashes are even more catastrophic when they involve large commercial rigs or semi-trucks. Statistics show that nearly 31 percent of passenger vehicle occupants who were killed in two-vehicle semi-truck crashes in 2021 were involved in head-on collisions. Another 24 percent of these fatalities involve side-impact crashes with large commercial trucks. 

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy. It can be even more difficult when you later find out that it was caused by the actions of a reckless driver. You need to do everything in your power to make sure that you are able to make a complete financial recovery if someone else’s negligence results in the death of a family member. Unfortunately, many families are overcome with grief and often do not even consider taking any type of legal action after a fatal trucking accident. If you wait too long, you are at risk of losing important evidence in your case. You need to get to work with a trusted Texas personal injury lawyer to make sure that you and your surviving loved ones are able to hold the at-fault party responsible for their actions after a deadly truck accident. 

You should not be on your own after a deadly crash. You need a trusted legal team who can give you guidance and help you better understand your legal rights. The lawyers at Rasansky Law Firm are here to help you during your time of need. Our Shamrock wrongful death lawyers have years of experience helping families dealing with the loss of a loved one, and we can help you during this difficult time. Give us a call at 214-651-6100 to discuss your case today with our talented team of personal injury lawyers to get started on your case.