Liam Sosa Killed in Upton County Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 349

Upton County, Texas (January 23, 2021) – A 3-year-old was killed Thursday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Upton County, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 12:15 p.m., on January 21, on State Highway 349, 18 miles north of Rankin.

According to a preliminary investigation, Midlander Juan Amaya was driving an 18-wheeler at an unsafe speed in rainy weather conditions when he lost control and slid into a Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Leslie Valente.

Valente and a 2-year-old were taken to Rankin County Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A 20-year-old was taken to Medical Center Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 3-year-old Liam Sosa of Iraan was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 18-wheeler driver was uninjured in the crash.

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.

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