60-Year-Old Man Killed in Gray County Pedestrian Accident on I-40 near McLean

Gray County, Texas (August 11, 2020) – A 60-year-old man was fatally hit by a semi-truck Monday afternoon in Gray County, according to DPS.

The deadly crash happened around 3:30 p.m., August 10, on Interstate 40, about one mile east of McLean.

DPS said a semi-truck was heading eastbound on the freeway when the driver attempted to pass another eastbound semi-truck.

The man was standing on the shoulder of the freeway, and when the first semi-truck passed him, he ran onto the roadway and was struck by the second semi-truck.

The man was declared dead at the scene.

Troopers said the victim was working at a construction site along the interstate, but the accident didn’t happen within the properly-marked zone.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

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

Who May Make a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?

A wrongful death claim for a family member may be brought by spouses, children or parents. The State of Texas also allows the estate of the deceased to bring a survival action to recover for past medical expenses and conscious pain and suffering, as well as other non-economic damages which the deceased may have suffered before death. Texas does not permit brothers, sisters, cousins, or grandparents to assert any claims for the death of a family member.

Wrongful death claims require an attorney who understands the complexity of the damages caused by a significant loss. The lawyer representing the client has the responsibility to hire the necessary experts to help prove the case. 

If you have lost a loved one in a traffic accident, contact our law firm today to talk to an attorney who will help you in your case.

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