Woman Killed in Fort Worth Two-Vehicle Crash at Alliance Gateway Freeway and Alta Vista Road

Fort Worth, Texas (August 12, 2020) – One person was killed Tuesday night in a two-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler in Fort Worth, according to a local news source.

The fatal crash occurred around 10:30 p.m., August 11, at the intersection of Alliance Gateway Freeway (170) and Alta Vista Road.

Police said a female driver ran a red light at the intersection and struck an 18-wheeler.

The woman was airlifted to the hospital, where she later died. Her name has not been released.

No further details were provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

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

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.

Our attorneys at  Joel A. Gordon & Associates will fight for you.

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