23-Year-Old Ethan Smith Killed in Nacogdoches County Pedestrian Accident on US 259

Nacogdoches County, Texas (February 26, 2020) – The pedestrian who was fatally hit by an 18-wheeler Friday morning in Nacogdoches County has been identified as 23-year-old Ethan Smith, of Nacogdoches, according to the police.

The accident took place at about 11: 00 a.m. February 21, on US 259, north of Nacogdoches.

According to a preliminary investigation, Luis Moreno, 33, of Laredo, was driving a 2010 International truck tractor semi-trailer southbound on the highway while a disabled vehicle was parked on the southbound shoulder.

The driver of the disabled vehicle, Smith, walked into the outside lane of the highway and was struck by the 18-wheeler.

Smith was killed in the crash.

Moreno was uninjured in the crash.

An investigation is underway.

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

When an unsuspecting pedestrian falls victim to an accident caused by a motor vehicle, injuries can be life-threatening, if not fatal. Medical, financial, physical and psychological repercussions can derail one’s entire life as well as that of one’s family. It is vital to your case whether for personal injury or for wrongful death that an experienced and successful accident/injury attorney be consulted. 

At Joel A. Gordon & Associates, our experienced lawyers will help you in this situation.

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