One Hospitalized After Texas City Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 45 

Texas City, Texas (February 2, 2021) – One person was injured Monday morning in a multi-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler in Texas City, according to a local news source.

The crash happened around 11:30 a.m., February 1, on Interstate 45.

Police said four vehicles, including an 18-wheeler, were involved in the collision.

One person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The crash closed all the northbound lanes of the highway near the Holland Road exit because of an oil spill.

The crash remains under 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 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 personal injury lawyer will be useful in such scenarios. 

If you have been injured 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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