Austin – Wrong-Way Crash on Interstate 35 Kills 1
Posted on Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 at 8:23 am
A 21-year-old man who died in a car accident on Interstate 35 has been identified by Austin law enforcement officials, according to a local news source.
Last Sunday morning, local troopers responded to a collision on I-35 involving two vehicles. Police said that a 2018 Hyundai Elantra was heading south on the northbound lanes of the highway when it crashed into a 2007 GMC Yukon.
The driver of the Elantra, identified as Christian Barrios, 21, died at the scene. A passenger in the Yukon suffered from non-life threatening injuries. He was rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
According to Austin Police Department, both were wearing seatbelts.
An investigation is underway. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to get in contact with APD.
We offer our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May God grant you strength to go through this difficult time in your life. We believe that the Austin Police will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
In the United States, Texas is one of the leading states in the number of traffic collisions involving fatalities. In fact, in 2015 alone, the state recorded more than 1,300 deaths caused by reckless drivers. Despite the government’s aggressive efforts to keep these cases down, Texas remains the worst state in the country for alcohol-involved car crashes.
If you have been involved in a car accident with a hit-and-run or reckless driver, the first thing you need to do is call the police. Once the investigation is completed, you can file a lawsuit against the suspected driver. A successful case could help you cover your medical expenses and compensate for your emotional and physical suffering. Speak with your personal injury lawyer to know more about your rights to fair compensation.
