1 Killed in Travis County Two-Vehicle Crash on South State Highway 130 near Hornsby Bend

Travis County, Texas (April 17, 2020) – One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Travis County east of Austin, a local news source reported.

The fatal crash happened around 12:57 p.m. in between the 700 and 1520 block of South State Highway 130 near the Hornsby Bend area.

According to the report, the crash involved a semi-truck and a car. 

One person was pinned inside the car.

One person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Traffic was diverted off Highway 130 at the Harold Green Road exit.

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 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 or 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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