47-Year-Old Arturo Gonzalez-Medina Killed in Waco Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 35

Waco, Texas (February 23, 2020) – A man was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Saturday morning south of Waco, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 5:40 a.m. February 22, on Interstate 35 near mile marker 325.

DPS said a Honda passenger car was disabled in the center lane due to a previous crash when it was rear-ended by a Peterbilt truck tractor semi-trailer.

The impact caused the semi-truck to overturn.

The Honda driver, Arturo Gonzalez-Medina, 47, of Mount Calm, was pronounced dead at the scene.

No other injuries were reported.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Arturo Gonzalez-Medina.

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 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.

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