Two Killed in Fiery Crash on Interstate 45 in Palmer

Two Killed in Fiery Crash on Interstate 45 in Palmer

Man and Woman Killed in Palmer Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 45

Palmer, Texas (April 20, 2020) – Two people were killed in a fiery traffic accident Saturday night in Palmer, according to the Palmer Police Department.

The fatal crash occurred around 11:57 p.m., April 18, in the southbound lanes of Interstate Highway 45 near the 260 mile marker.

Police said a passenger vehicle was traveling on the interstate when it struck the median and came to a rest facing westbound in the southbound lanes. The driver of an 18-wheeler didn’t see the stopped vehicle and struck it.

The impact caused the vehicle to catch fire.

The driver of the vehicle, a 28-year-old Hutchins man and his passenger, a 29-year-old Forney woman, were declared dead at the scene. Their bodies were found after the fire had been extinguished.

The driver of the 18-wheeler suffered minor injuries.

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 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.

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