One Killed and One Seriously Injured in Spicewood Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 71

Spicewood, Texas (June 12, 2020) – A man was killed, and another was injured Thursday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Spicewood, according to officials.

The fatal crash was reported around 2:45 p.m. on June 11, on State Highway 71 near Bob Wire Road.

Officials said the crash involved a truck and an 18-wheeler.

One person was pinned in one of the vehicles.

A man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

Another man in his 50s was airlifted to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.

The crash closed all eastbound lanes of SH 71 before Bob Wire Road.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

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

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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