Houston – 1 Killed, 1 Injured Following A Car Accident on East Freeway
Posted on Thursday, May 23rd, 2019 at 2:52 am
An early morning car accident on the East Freeway caused the death of one person and injured another, police said.
Just before 4:00 a.m., Houston local officials were requested on the eastbound lanes of East Freeway at Uvalde to assist in a fatal auto collision. According to initial reports, a green Saturn was seen traveling along the highway when, for yet unknown reasons, it went off the roadway and crashed into a sign, splitting the vehicle in half.
The driver, identified only as an 18-year-old male driver, was ejected upon impact. His passenger, who was also his brother, was extricated from the wreckage. He was rushed to Texas Children’s Hospital for medical treatment. The extent of his injuries remains unknown at this time.
No further details available as the investigation is still in progress.
Car collisions are extremely prevalent in Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one person is getting injured in approximately two minutes. Unfortunately, despite the government’s aggressive efforts to educate drivers about safety, the cases of speeding, driving under the influence, and negligence are still on the rise. In fact, most of the common causes of accidents in the state are due to the driver’s lack of awareness and precaution.
Knowing the statistics helps us to be more aware of how our choices can affect other people’s lives. For instance, driving while under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs dramatically increases your risk of being involved in a crash by roughly 16% and 24%, respectively. While these cases are extremely dangerous, these can be prevented by making the right decisions. So before hitting the road, know that car accidents leave scars and trauma that can be devastating for the victims. For this reason, it is important that you take all the necessary precautions to avoid it.
