One Killed and One Injured in Hartley County Two-Vehicle Crash on U.S. 385 near Channing

Hartley County, Texas (July 18, 2020) – One person was killed, and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday night in Hartley County, south of Channing, according to troopers.

The fatal crash happened at about 11:20 p.m., July 16, on U.S. 385.

DPS said an Oklahoma man was driving a 2013 Kenworth truck tractor towing a semi-trailer southbound on the highway while a 1998 Chevrolet Camaro was also traveling southbound.

The semi-truck driver moved to the shoulder to make a left turn, and the towed trailer was struck by the Camaro.

The Camaro driver was airlifted to Northwest Texas Hospital with serious injuries.

A male passenger in the Camaro was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

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 the 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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