One Killed in Travis County Two-Vehicle Crash on SH 130 near FM 812

Travis County, Texas (December 9, 2020) – One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday night in southeast Travis County, according to authorities.

The fatal crash happened just before 11:00 p.m., December 8, on southbound State Highway 130 near FM 812, just west of Circuit of the Americas.

Authorities said the crash involved a car and a semi-truck.

The car caught fire after the collision, and it became fully engulfed in flames.

One person was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s identity has not been released.

No other details regarding the crash were available.

The crash remains under investigation.

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 the 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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