Two Killed in Travis County Two-Vehicle Crash on FM 1826 near SH 45

Travis County, Texas (December 2, 2020) – Two people were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday in Travis County, southwest of Austin, near the Hays County line, according to authorities.

The fatal crash was reported just after 4:30 p.m., on December 1, in the 12000 block of Farm to Market Road 1826 near SH 45. 

Authorities said an 18-wheeler struck a Kia occupied by two people.

The Kia driver was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released. A female passenger in the Kia was pinned in the car and had to be extricated. She was also pronounced dead at the scene. 

The crash closed FM 1826, but it has since been reopened.

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 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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