Abilene Man Killed in Carson County Two-Vehicle Crash on SH 207

Carson County, Texas (July 25, 2020) – An Abilene man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning in Carson County, DPS said.

The fatal crash occurred at about 9:28 a.m., July 23, on SH 207.

DPS said the man was driving a Ford Escape northbound on the highway when he ran a stop sign and pulled into the path of a semi-truck. The semi-truck then crashed into the Escape.

The Escape driver was taken to Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo, where he later died.

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

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 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.

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