1 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured in Southeast Austin Two-Vehicle Crash on Todd Lane

Austin, Texas (April 21, 2020) – One person was killed, and another was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Southeast Austin, according to officials.

The deadly crash occurred around 3:45 p.m. April 20, in the 3800 block of Todd Lane, west of the intersection of Burleson Road and East Ben White Boulevard.

Officials said the crash involved a commercial truck and a pickup truck.

A man was declared dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

Another person was taken to South Austin Medical Center with potentially life-threatening injuries.

No further details were provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

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.

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