Danny Ireton Killed and Allon Carby Injured in Stanton Two-Vehicle Crash on FM 829

Stanton, Texas (August 7, 2021) – According to a local news source, a Stanton volunteer firefighter was killed, and another was seriously injured on Wednesday in a traffic accident involving a semi-truck in Stanton.

The fatal crash happened on August 4, on FM 829.

According to the report, firefighters Danny Ireton, 60, and Allan Carby were responding to a crash when their apparatus collided with an 18-wheeler.

Ireton was pronounced dead at the scene. Carby was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and was listed in stable condition.

The authorities are conducting the investigation.

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 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.

Our attorneys at  Joel A. Gordon & Associates will fight for you.

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