2 Killed in San Antonio Three-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 10

San Antonio, Texas (April 19, 2020) – Two people were killed early Sunday morning in a fiery wrong-way crash in San Antonio, according to officials.

The fatal crash occurred around 1:15 a.m., on Interstate 10.

Deputies said officers were responding to calls about a reckless driver who was heading westbound in the eastbound lanes of the freeway. As they were on the way, the wrong-way driver, who was driving a sedan, crashed head-on into an 18-wheeler.

The impact caused the 18-wheeler to jackknife and the sedan to burst into flames.

A second semi-truck then struck the 18-wheeler that had jackknifed.

The driver of the sedan and the driver of the jackknifed semi-truck were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have not been released.

The occupants of the semi-truck were not seriously injured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

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

Who May Make a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?

A wrongful death claim for a family member may be brought by spouses, children or parents. The State of Texas also allows the estate of the deceased to bring a survival action to recover for past medical expenses and conscious pain and suffering, as well as other non-economic damages which the deceased may have suffered before death. Texas does not permit brothers, sisters, cousins, or grandparents to assert any claims for the death of a family member.

Wrongful death claims require an attorney who understands the complexity of the damages caused by a significant loss. The lawyer representing the client has the responsibility to hire the necessary experts to help prove the case. 

If you have lost a loved one in a traffic accident, contact our law firm today to talk to an attorney who will help you in your case.

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