Diane Wagner Killed in Head-On Crash on US 54 near Stratford

Diane Wagner Killed in Head-On Crash on US 54 near Stratford

55-Year-Old Diane Wagner Killed in Sherman County Three-Vehicle Crash on US 54

Sherman County, Texas (March 16, 2020) – Two people were killed, and one person was injured in a head-on collision Sunday evening near Stratford, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 6:20 p.m. on March 15, on US 54.

DPS said a Ford Fusion driven by Arika Smith, 34, of Guymon was traveling southbound on the highway behind a semi-truck while Diane Wagner, 55, of Wisconsin, was driving a Kia Optima northbound.

Smith attempted to pass the semi-truck and crashed head-on into the Optima.

The impact caused the Ford to go airborne and hit the semi-truck.

Smith and Diane were declared dead at the scene.

A passenger in the Optima, 57-year-old Gregory Wagner of Wisconsin, was airlifted to Northwest Texas Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The driver of the semi-truck was uninjured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

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

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 requires 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. 

If you have lost a loved one in a traffic accident, contact our law firm today to talk to an attorney who will help you in your case.

To speak with an attorney  Click to call: 281-943-5555.

,

Share this post