Cross Roads- Woman killed in two-vehicle crash on FM 424
Posted on Friday, January 4th, 2019 at 11:17 am
A multi-vehicle accident took the life of a Forth Worth woman on Fishtrap Road in Cross Roads, Texas.
Preliminary reports show that the accident happened at the at the intersection of Farm-to-Market (FM) 424 and Fishtrap Road, Tuesday evening. Police said that, for reasons which are yet to be determined, one vehicle crashed into another, left the roadway, and slammed into a utility pole.
The driver of the first vehicle was injured and treated at the scene. His identification was not released. The other driver was pronounced dead following the impact. She was identified as 48-year-old Brenda Smith by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The roads were closed for several hours to give way to the investigation and repairs to the damaged property. The cause of the crash remains unknown as the investigation is still in progress.
With sincerest sympathies, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. We strongly believe that the Northeast Police Department will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
Following a fatal accident, it is important to be familiar with the rights you are entitled to. If you or your loved one is a victim in an accident caused by inattentive actions of another driver or other entity, you may have the right to file for compensation.
