At Least One Killed in Hill County Three-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 174

Hill County, Texas (March 16, 2021) – At least one person was killed on Monday in a three-vehicle crash in rural Hill County, according to a local news source.

The deadly accident occurred on March 15, on State Highway 174, near Chisholm Trail Park, west of Blum.

According to the report, an 18-wheeler collided with a pickup truck on the highway. Another 18-wheeler which belongs to Hill County, was also involved in the crash.

At least one person was killed in the crash. The victim’s identity has not been released.

The crash closed State Highway 174.

No other details were provided.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

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.

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