Houston – Pedestrian Collision on Gulf Freeway
Posted on Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 at 7:01 am
A Sunday night accident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle caused the death of one person on Gulf Freeway, according to a local news source.
In an unspecified time last Sunday, local troopers responded to the scene of a crash on Interstate 45, also known as Gulf Freeway, near Telephone Road. Based on a preliminary investigation, a man was attempting to cross the freeway when he was struck by a passing vehicle. The impact of the collision killed the pedestrian instantly. He was pronounced dead by emergency crews who responded to the scene.
The driver of the vehicle was not hurt. It was not confirmed if he stayed at the scene and/or is cooperating with local authorities.
No charges have been filed as the investigation is still in progress.
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.
