Officer Lewis Traylor Killed in Austin 18-Wheeler Accident on FM 969

Austin, Texas (August 1, 2021) – According to the authorities, the police officer who was injured early Wednesday morning in an 18-wheeler crash in Central East Austin has died.

Lewis “Andy” Traylor, of the Austin Police Department, was pronounced dead on Saturday, July 31.

The crash happened on July 28, on FM 969.

Authorities said Traylor was responding to an emergency call when an 18-wheeler made a U-turn in front of him, causing him to crash into the trailer.

Traylor was pinned underneath the trailer following the crash.

Traylor was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center where he was pronounced dead on Saturday.

Donations to the family can be made here.

The police are conducting the investigation.

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.

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