Kary Sue Ann Poorman Killed in Gatesville Pedestrian Accident on Highway 84

Gatesville, Texas (October 9, 2020) – A woman was killed in a pedestrian accident on Thursday near Gatesville, a local news source reported.

The deadly accident happened on October 8, on Highway 84.

According to the report, Joan Ann Werner, 76, of Canyon Lake, was driving a 2014 Subaru Forester SUV eastbound on the highway. 

A 2015 Audi passenger car, occupied by two males, pulled over due to getting road debris lodged underneath it and stopped on the eastbound shoulder.

A passing motorist, Kary Sue Ann Poorman, 58, of Purmela, stopped to help and parked behind the Audi.

Werner failed to drive in a single marked lane, ran off the right side of the roadway, struck a culvert, went airborne, and then struck Poorman and one of the occupants of the Audi.

Poorman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The male occupant was airlifted to Scott & White ER in Temple in an unknown condition.

Werner was taken to Scott & White in Temple with unknown injuries.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Kary Sue Ann Poorman.

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. 

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.