34-Year-Old Man Killed in Southeast Houston Two-Vehicle Crash on Nunn Street near Lindbergh Street

Houston, Texas (April 23, 2020) – One person was killed Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler in southeast Houston, according to police.

The fatal crash happened around 3:00 p.m. April 22, in the 6000 block of Nunn Street near Lindbergh Street.

Police said an 18-wheeler was facing southbound in the northbound lane when the driver started reversing, and at some point, the driver started drifting into the southbound lane while still reversing.

A Cadillac DTS driven by a 34-year-old man was heading southbound when it tried to pass the big rig but ended up clipping the back-right corner of the trailer.

Witnesses said the Cadillac driver was speeding before the crash.

The impact ripped the roof off the Cadillac.

The Cadillac driver was extricated and was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His name has not been released.

The big rig driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. He was not impaired at the time of the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

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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