Harris County – 12-year-old Boy Dies in a Tragic Crash on Highway 249
Posted on Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 at 5:52 am
Harris County sheriff officials are is investigating a fatal car accident involving a drunk driver on Highway 249, Thursday night.
The fatality was identified as JoAnthony Harrison. According to initial reports, JoAnthony was in a sports utility vehicle driven by 35-year-old LaTonya Harrison. The SUV was traveling along the highway when it was rear-ended by a white Infiniti car.
Emergency crews transported JoAnthony to Houston Northwest Hospital he has since succumbed to the injuries sustained from the collision. LaTonya and a three-year-old passenger were also rushed to a local hospital for further care.
No one else was injured.
Authorities are still determining whether the driver of the Infiniti was impaired during the time of the accident. The crash remains under investigation.
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.
