36-Year-Old Rayhaan Traboulay Killed in Refugio Pedestrian Accident on US 77

Refugio, Texas (March 26, 2020) – A man was fatally hit by a semi-trailer Tuesday morning, five miles north of Refugio, according to the DPS.

The deadly accident occurred at about 5:00 a.m. March 24, on US 77.

DPS said Rayhaan Traboulay, 36, of Sugarland, was driving a 2013 Hyundai Elantra southbound on the highway when he ran out of gas.

Traboulay exited his car and was standing by the driver’s side door when he was struck by a southbound 2007 Kenworth truck tractor semi-trailer.

Traboulay was pronounced dead at the scene.

The DPS is investigating the crash.

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

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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