Austin – Elderly Died in An Auto Collision on North Mopac

A fatal vehicular accident caused the death of an 86-year-old man on North Mopac, Thursday morning, last April 14.

According to a local news source, Austin local officers were dispatched at the 11200 block of North Mopac southbound after receiving a crash report. A 2014 gray Mitsubishi sedan was heading south in the inner lane of North Mopac when it was rear-ended by a white Chevrolet pickup truck. Police said that the driver of the Mitsubishi stopped to give way to an emergency vehicle.

The impact of the collision seriously injured the 86-year-old driver. He was rushed to St. David’s Round Rock Hospital for further care. However, he later succumbed to his injuries a couple of days later.

No details about the driver of the second vehicle were released.

Investigators are still investigating the case.

We believe that when someone loses a loved one from a car accident, they do not only suffer emotionally but financially as well. If you or your loved one is a victim of a car accident caused by wrongful actions or due to negligence, you may have the right to file for legal claims. Most of the time, families who are left behind after a tragic loss are not aware of their rights and the legal processes needed to obtain fair and just compensation. In times like this, you would need a professional who can provide you with all the support you need as you go through this difficult time. Talk to your personal injury or car accident lawyer for assistance.

According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), car accidents happen almost every minute of the day, and for every 16 minutes, a car accident occurs that results in death. So that is about 6 million car accidents every year and 90 people dying in car accidents every day in the U.S. alone. Furthermore, the NHTSA also reports that 15% of fatal car accidents happen near intersections while the whopping 85% happen on the open road, which is the case for this particular vehicular accident.