Spicewood Woman Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash at Texas 71 and CR 401 in Burnet County

Spicewood Woman Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash at Texas 71 and CR 401 in Burnet County

46-Year-Old Woman Killed in Burnet County Two-Vehicle Crash at Texas 71 and CR 401

Burnet County, Texas (June 10, 2020) – According to a local news source, a 46-year-old Spicewood woman was killed Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in southern Burnet County.

The fatal crash happened at about noon, June 9, at the intersection of Texas 71 and County Road 401.

DPS said the woman was stopped in her Ford Fusion on County Road 401 facing southbound while a 2017 Dodge pickup truck was traveling westbound on Texas 71, approaching the intersection.

The woman pulled into the intersection, failed to yield the right of way, and the Ford was struck by the Dodge.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

No further details regarding the crash were provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

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

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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The information for this article was obtained from public media and is for informational purposes. We understand this is a difficult time for the family of those affected by a tragic accident, and we offer our sincere condolences. While the idea of hiring a law firm may not feel appropriate at this time, as a public service we like to advise family of the following:
1. In some cases it may be very important to immediately begin securing evidence, including but not limited to photos of skid marks, photos of property damage, witness statements, the actual vehicle or other property involved in the incident, and other critical evidence before its disappears.
2. In Texas it is illegal for anyone to contact the family by telephone or in-person to convince the family to hire a law firm or attorney unless the family contacted the law firm or attornay first.
3. Under Texas law, wrongful death actions can be brought by a spouse (husband or wife), child (son or daughter), or parent (mother or father). A claim can also be brought on behalf of the deceased estate. the statute of limitations in Texas for wrongful death is two years from the date of the incident.