Midland – 57-year-old Man Died after Getting Hit by A Car on Rankin Highway

An auto versus pedestrian collision on Rankin Highway killed a 57-year-old Burleson man, late Monday morning.

According to initial reports, the incident took place at around 11:30 a.m. in the 2500 block of Rankin Highway. A man was reportedly attempting to cross the highway, from the eastbound lane to west, when a Ford F-250 pickup truck struck him. The truck was reportedly heading north along the turn lane when the incident took place.

The impact of the collision left the pedestrian with serious injuries. He was immediately taken to Midland Memorial Hospital. Unfortunately, he later succumbed to his injuries a few moments after. His identification was withheld pending notification of his next of kin.

The driver was not injured.

No citations have been issued as the investigation is still under investigation.

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.