TEXAS CAR ACCIDENT REPORTS
According to a 2019 report generated by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Texas roadways saw one person killed every 2 hours and 26 minutes because of car accidents, while another one was injured every two minutes and 3 seconds. TxDOT further revealed that one reportable crash occurred every 56 seconds that same year.
In this section, our Houston car accident lawyers at Lapeze & Johns will tell a fraction of these victims’ stories and share some helpful safety tips and information you could use if you need legal help after a similar accident.
Two Officers Injured, Civilian Driver Dead Following Patrol Vehicle Involved Crash
Two police officers are injured and a civilian driver is dead following a collision in east Houston involving the officers’ patrol vehicle. An investigation into who is at fault in this incident is still under way. Incident Details According to Houston authorities, a...
Pedestrian Struck and Killed While Trying to Cross I-45
A woman was struck and killed on Thursday morning on I-45 North Freeway near Aldine Bender Rd. The collision occurred as the women tried to cross the freeway on foot. Accident Details One woman is dead following a major crash on I-45 North Freeway that occurred at...
Two Dead Following Motorcycle Accident, Van Driver Ticketed
Two Arp residents are dead following a motorcycle and van accident in Tyler, Texas. Tyler authorities report that the accident occurred after the van driver failed to yield at a flashing yellow light. Incident Details A motorcycle driver and passenger are dead...
One Dead Following Wrong-Way Crash, DUI Suspected
One woman is dead following a wrong way crash which occurred on US-59 at Highway 6 on Monday, November 16. Authorities suspect that the wrong-way driver may have been driving under the influence at the time of his crash. Incident Details According to the Sugar Land...
One Dead, One Injured After Driver Lost Control North of Edinburg
One man is dead and his passenger is severely injured following a crash on F.M. 3250. The crash occurred on the morning of Thursday the 12th, north of Edinburg. Details of the Accident A 27-year-old man passed away on Thursday after he crashed his vehicle while...
4-Car Collision Near Kingwood Leads to Teen’s Death
A collision occurred on the Eastex Freeway on Tuesday after a vehicle had to pull over due to mechanical issues. The crash resulted in the hospitalization of one driver and the death of his teenage passenger. Incident Details On Tuesday evening, a collision involving...
Police Search Underway Following a Deadly Hit-and-Run
The Edinburg police are looking for help from the public to identify the perpetrator of a hit-and-run accident last Friday, Nov. 6. The driver fled the scene after hitting and killing a 41-year-old man. Incident Details Police are asking the public to be on the...
Man and Child Die When Car Collided Into a Warehouse
A man and his juvenile passenger died on Sunday when the vehicle they were in left the road and collided with a warehouse located in Red Oak. The two became trapped in the burning vehicle after the collision. Details About the Crash Both a driver and his juvenile...
Multi-Vehicle Crash in Abilene Results in Two Critically Injured
A three-car collision occurred on Highway 80 in Abilene on Sunday, resulting in two critical injuries for two of those involved. Incident Details Three cars were involved in a crash on East Highway 80 at around 5 p.m. on Sunday. Two individuals were hospitalized with...
