Austin – Earnest Turner Struck and Killed in Interstate 35
Posted on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019 at 2:41 am
The Austin Police Department has identified the 53-year-old male pedestrian who died in a car accident on Interstate 35 last month.
Last March 17, local officers responded to a collision at the 3100 block of I-35. According to reports, a man was attempting to cross the highway when a northbound 2005 silver Nissan Altima struck him. The impact of the collision left the victim with serious injuries. He was later identified as 53-year-old Earnest Turner. He later succumbed to his injuries last March 30, reports said.
Meanwhile, the driver of the Altima was rushed to a hospital for further care. His identification has not been released.
Police said that the driver did not show signs of impairment. No charges are expected to be filed.
An investigation is underway.
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. Furthermore, the NHTSA also reports that 15% of fatal car accidents happen near intersections while the whopping 85% happen on the open road, which is the case for this particular vehicular accident.
