Harris County – Pedestrian Collision on Thompson Road
Posted on Friday, May 3rd, 2019 at 4:57 am
Harris County law enforcement officials are investigating a car accident involving a pedestrian on Thompson Road, last Tuesday, according to a local news source.
At around 9:00 p.m., local troopers responded to a collision at the 7400 block of Thompson Road. Based on a preliminary investigation, a maroon Chevrolet van was seen heading south on Thompson when, for yet unknown reasons, it hit a man standing in the middle of the road.
The impact of the collision left the pedestrian with serious injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency crews.
Meanwhile, the driver of the Chevrolet did not sustain injuries from the force of the impact. Police said that he returned to the scene.
No arrests have been made as the investigation is still in progress.
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.
