Nicolas Elkin Killed in Montgomery County Tractor-Trailer Crash on Fish Creek Thoroughfare near FM-2854

Montgomery County, Texas (July 30, 2021) – A man was killed, and a child was critically injured Wednesday night in a two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer in Montgomery County, according to the authorities.

The fatal crash happened around 8:51 p.m., July 28, on Fish Creek Thoroughfare, just south of FM-2854.

Authorities said the driver of a tractor-trailer said that he was driving northbound when the airline broke on his truck, causing the brakes to lock up. The truck became disabled, and the driver turned on his hazard lights as he went to check on the brakes at the back of the truck. As he returned to the front, a red 2018 Subaru WRX rear-ended the tractor-trailer.

The Subaru got stuck underneath the trailer after the collision.

The Subaru driver, Nicolas Elkin, 32, of Montgomery, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

A 5-year-old who was a passenger in the back seat of the Subaru was taken to Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston in critical condition.

The authorities are 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 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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