One Killed in Galena Park Two-Vehicle Crash at Clinton and Federal near Washburn Tunnel

Galena Park, Texas (July 17, 2020) – One person was killed Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Galena Park, a local news source reported.

The fatal crash happened at the intersection of Clinton and Federal, just west of the Washburn Tunnel.

According to the report, the crash involved a car and a semi-truck.

The car ended up wedged under the semi-truck.

One person was killed in the crash.

No further details were provided.

The authorities are investigating 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 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.

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