Hearne – Six-Vehicle Crash on SH 6
Posted on Thursday, August 15th, 2019 at 10:55 am
A car pile up on State Highway 6 south of Hearne injured at least two people, Friday morning.
According to the report released by local officials, the chain-reaction crash took place just after 10:00 a.m. along the northbound lanes of SH 6, just south of FM 2549. Two vehicles were moving slowly as it approaches a vehicle that had stopped in the northbound lane of the highway. Another vehicle approaching the said vehicle was not able to slow down, prompting a chain reaction. A fifth vehicle tried to avoid the stalled cars by swerving but ended up in a ditch, striking a sixth car. Fortunately, only two people sustained injuries as a result of the crash. They were taken to the nearest hospital where they were treated and released.
No further details are available at this time.
The crash remains under investigation.
We offer our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the injured victims. May God grant you the strength to go through this difficult time in your life. We believe that the Austin 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 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.
