One Killed and One Critically Injured in Waco Two-Vehicle Crash at E. Loop 340 and Idylwood Lane

Waco, Texas (April 26, 2020) – One person was killed, and another was critically injured Friday night in a hit-and-run crash in Waco, according to Waco police.

The deadly crash happened just before 8:30 p.m. April 24, in the area of E. Loop 340 and Idylwood Lane.

Police said the crash involved a semi-truck and 4-door sedan.

One person in the sedan was declared dead at the scene. 

Another person was trapped in the car, and it took firefighters about an hour to extricate them. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

The driver of the semi-truck fled the scene on foot and hasn’t been found.

The authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

Commercial trucks are known to cause over 90% of accidents in Houston. These truck drivers must understand that their actions majorly contribute to most of the accidents on the roads. It is also important for others on the same roads with truck drivers to understand that maximum precaution should be taken while driving near trucks. While small mistakes like ignoring the turn signal prior to turning may cause accidents, major causes of these accidents are rooted in other factors like exhaustion on the part of truck drivers. If the reasons for the crash are anchored to the failure of following the right turn or driving at a speed that is not legally recommended, a personal injury lawyer or a wrongful death lawyer will be useful in such scenarios. 

If you have lost a loved one in an accident with a huge truck, it is advisable to get a lawyer who will facilitate the process of compensation.

Our attorneys at  Joel A. Gordon & Associates will fight for you.

To speak with an attorney  Click to call: 281-943-5555.