Fort Worth – Angenic Smith Killed in A Fatal Collision on Interstate 20
Posted on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 at 4:57 am
An early Saturday morning crash caused the death of a female Fort worth resident on Interstate 20, according to a local news source.
The woman was identified as Angenic Smith, 26. She died from blunt-force injuries sustained from the tragic accident.
According to initial reports, a two-vehicle accident was responded on Interstate 20 near McCart Avenue. Angenic Smith was driving along the westbound lanes of the highway when she drifted off the highway and rear-ended a semi-truck that has been disabled at the right shoulder of the road. Police said that the semi-truck encountered mechanical issues prompting its driver to pull over.
The impact of the collision left Smith with serious injuries. She was later pronounced dead when emergency crews arrived at the scene.
What caused Smith to veered off the roadway is yet to be determined by local authorities. Investigation is still in progress.
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 also pray for a fast recovery of the injured driver. We believe that the Fort Worth 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.