Brian Allen Tucker Killed in South Austin Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 35 

Austin, Texas (July 29, 2020) – Two people were killed early Friday morning in a wrong-way crash in far South Austin, according to police.

The fatal crash happened around 12:41 a.m., July 24, in the 13700 block of Interstate 35 South, just south of Texas 45 near Buda.

Police said a 2017 gray Nissan Altima was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of the highway when it crashed head-on into a 2003 gold Chevrolet Silverado, which was pulling a travel trailer.

The Silverado and the trailer caught fire after the collision.

The Nissan driver, 27-year-old Jose Martin Zamarripa, was partially ejected from his vehicle. The Silverado driver, 47-year-old Brian Allen Tucker, was ejected from his vehicle.

Both Zamarripa and Tucker were pronounced dead at the scene.

A female passenger in the Silverado was able to get out of the vehicle before it caught fire with the help of an off-duty UTPD officer who witnessed the crash. She was taken to the hospital with critical injuries.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call 512-974-4278. Tipsters can also use the Austin PD app.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Brian Allen Tucker.

Who May Make a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?

A wrongful death claim for a family member may be brought by spouses, children, or parents. The State of Texas also allows the estate of the deceased to bring a survival action to recover for past medical expenses and conscious pain and suffering, as well as other non-economic damages which the deceased may have suffered before death. Texas does not permit brothers, sisters, cousins, or grandparents to assert any claims for the death of a family member.

Wrongful death claims require an attorney who understands the complexity of the damages caused by a significant loss. The lawyer representing the client has the responsibility to hire the necessary experts to help prove the case. 

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