El Paso – Collision with Semi-Trailer on Gateway West Boulevard Kills 1
Posted on Monday, April 8th, 2019 at 3:06 am
A vehicle accident involving a semi-trailer occurred on Gateway West Boulevard, killing one person, early Friday morning.
Just before 4:00 a.m., El Paso local officers were requested at the 10700 block of Gateway West following a collision between a 009 Infiniti G-37 and a semitrailer. According to initial reports, the driver of the Infiniti G-37 was speeding along the westbound lane traffic when it crashed into a southbound semitrailer on Barranca Drive. Police said that the semitrailer was attempting to make a turn to Gateway West when it was rear-ended by a vehicle. The Infiniti G-37 came to a complete stop at approximately 400 feet from the scene of the collision. Its driver, identified only as a man in his early 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. He died from the injuries sustained from the impact.
Authorities are investigating the incident.
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 El Paso 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.
