Two Children Killed in Sulphur Springs 18-Wheeler Crash on Interstate 30

Sulphur Springs, Texas (May 25, 2020) – Two children were killed early Sunday morning in an 18-wheeler crash in Sulphur Springs, according to police.

The fatal crash happened around 5:00 a.m. May 24, on Interstate 30 at the 124-mile marker exit eastbound, in the area of Jack in the Box.

Police said an 18-wheeler and an SUV were heading eastbound on the interstate when the 18-wheeler rear-ended the SUV.

The impact caused the SUV to catch fire and the 18-wheeler to roll over onto its side.

Two children in the SUV, a 7-year-old and a 9-year-old, were killed in the crash.

One other person in the SUV was taken to the hospital for treatment. Two others had minor injuries.

The driver of the 18-wheeler also sustained minor injuries in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the crash or might have any information regarding the crash is asked by police to contact SSPD Corporal Terry Miller at the police station at 903-885-7602.

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.

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