Mark McElvany Killed in Travis County Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 71

Travis County, Texas (March 16, 2021) – The driver who was killed on Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash in Travis County has been identified as Mark McElvany, 32, of Texas City, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened on March 10, on State Highway 71, near Haystack Cove.

DPS said McElvany was driving a 2020 Toyota Corolla when he drifted to the left out of his lane and crashed into a westbound 2000 Peterbilt truck tractor.

McElvany was pronounced dead at the scene.

The authorities are still investigating the crash.

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.

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