One Killed in Houston Big Rig Crash on 610 East Loop near Ship Channel Bridge

Houston, Texas (October 11, 2020) – One person was killed Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Houston, police said.

The fatal crash happened just before 1:00 p.m., October 10, in the northbound lanes of the 610 East Loop near the Ship Channel Bridge.

Police said the crash involved an SUV and a big rig.

One person was killed in the crash. The victim’s identity has not been released.

No other details were provided.

An investigation is underway.

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 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.

To speak with an attorney Click to call: 281-943-5555.