Man Killed in Refugio Two-Vehicle Crash on U.S. Highway 77 near Woodsboro

Refugio, Texas (September 18, 2020) – A man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon near Refugio, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 3:45 p.m., September 16, on U.S. Highway 77, just north of Woodsboro.

DPS said a tractor semi-trailer was traveling northbound on the highway while a 2007 Ford F-150 was traveling southbound.

The semi-trailer was traveling at an unsafe speed for the wet conditions when it hydroplaned across the median into the southbound lanes and hit the driver’s side door of the Ford.

The Ford driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

The semi-trailer driver was taken to a Refugio hospital with minor injuries.

The DPS is 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.

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