Harris County — Fatal Wrong-Way Crash on Highway 249
Posted on Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 at 1:12 am
A car accident involving a wrong way driver Highway 249 in NW Harris County resulted in three deaths, Saturday morning.
According to initial reports, a vehicle was seen driving the wrong way on State Highway 249 and crashed into another car that was crossing the highway at Hollister Road. Based on a preliminary investigation, the car struck had a go signal during the time of the incident.
Two occupants in the vehicle died as a result of the crash. Their identifications have not been released pending notification of their immediate family.
The driver of the wrong-way vehicle sustained injuries from the impact. He was rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Local investigators arrived at the scene to determine what caused the driver to went in the opposite direction. They believe the suspect was impaired, given the circumstances.
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 Harris 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.
