Austin – 77-year-old Woman Killed in Car Accident on FM 973
Posted on Thursday, April 25th, 2019 at 7:17 am
A fatal car accident on Farm to Market 973 caused the death of an elderly woman, last Thursday morning, according to a local news source.
At around 10:15 a.m., a tragic collision was reported at FM 973 near Pearce Lane in Del Valle. According to police reports, a vehicle was attempting to make a turn towards FM 973 when a pickup truck entered the intersection and struck its driver’s side. The driver of the car sustained serious injuries from the force of the impact. She was rushed to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Authorities only identified the victim as a 77-year-old woman. Her immediately family has yet to be notified.
What caused the pickup truck to crashed into the car is yet to be determined by Austin law enforcement officials.
The crash remains under investigation.
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.
