Bell County – 36-year-old Jesse Uhrig Dies Following Car vs. Train Crash on Highway 95
Posted on Friday, April 26th, 2019 at 6:57 am
Bell County law enforcement officials have identified the victim who died in a fatal car accident on Highway 95 in Bell County, Thursday morning.
The fatality was named as 36-year-old Jesse Uhrig. He is a resident of Temple.
According to reports, the crash happened at around 11:00 a.m near Mills Lane. A 2007 Ford Escape was heading east when it went into the path of a train, prompting a collision. The driver of the Ford, Jesse Uhrig, was pronounced dead by emergency crews who responded to the scene.
Fortunately, none of the 177 passengers onboard the train sustained injuries.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances leading up to the accident.
Anyone with information regarding the accident is encouraged to get in contact with local police.
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 Bell County 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.
