Coleman – Student Died in Fatal CR 223 Crash
Posted on Monday, August 5th, 2019 at 11:10 am
A high school student from Coleman was killed after a deadly vehicle accident on County Road 223, Sunday midnight.
According to the the Department of Public Safety, the incident happened just after 12:00 a.m., approximately a mile south of County Road 244 in Coleman County. Police said that a female teenager was riding an off-road utility vehicle when it struck a deer. The impact of the crash ejected the occupant from the vehicle, leaving her with serious injuries. Emergency crews immediately transported the victim to Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo for medical treatment. Unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries later that day.
The fatality was only identified as a 16-year-old high school student from Coleman.
No one else was injured, as per the release.
The crash remains under investigation.
We offer our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May God grant you the strength to go through this difficult time in your life. We believe that the Coleman 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.
