Fatal Accidents Due to Freezing Road Conditions - Fort Worth, TX
Two fatalities occurred on Thursday night in Fort Worth due to separate vehicular accidents on freezing roads.
Background
The exact cause of the accidents is yet to be determined, however, the hazardous driving conditions caused by the freezing roads were widespread across North Texas. The first crash happened on Martin Luther King Freeway and involved a disabled vehicle that was being pushed off the road by a good Samaritan. Tragically, a third vehicle hit the disabled vehicle, resulting in the death of the driver and injury to the helper. The second fatal crash occurred on Texas 360 and involved a disabled vehicle and another driver who crashed into it. The driver of the second vehicle was pronounced dead after being transported to a medical center, while the driver of the disabled vehicle left the scene before authorities arrived. The identities of the victims have not been disclosed.
The Dangers of Icy Roads
In the light of the recent tragedies, you must consider hiring a personal injury lawyer to ensure adequate representation in your case. Personal injury lawyers can provide various services to help you and your loved ones get back to your feet and receive the compensation that you deserve. In this case and many others, one’s negligence on the road during dangerous conditions can be amplified resulting in wrongful deaths.
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