Harris County – Auto versus Pedestrian Collision on Texas 99
Posted on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 at 8:10 am
The Harris County Police Department is conducting an investigation about a fatal pedestrian collision on Texas 99, early Saturday morning.
According to police reports, a vehicle was traveling along Texas 99 when it suddenly ran out of gas at the middle of the highway. The driver of the said vehicle, identified as Michael Joice, stepped out of the car to ask for help only to get hit by a passing pickup truck.
Joice sustained life-threatening injuries as a result of the collision. He was pronounced dead by emergency crews who responded to the scene. Joice’s passenger, who reportedly was his wife, was nearly struck but was not injured.
The identification of the driver who struck Joice was not immediately released by local authorities.
No further details are available 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. Despite the government’s aggressive efforts to keep these cases down, Texas remains the worst state in the country for alcohol-involved car crashes.
