Rains County – 62-year-old Gary Michael Bishop Died Following a Fatal Pedestrian Accident on SH 19
Posted on Saturday, August 17th, 2019 at 11:24 am
Rains County law enforcement officials have identified the pedestrian who got struck by a vehicle on State Highway 19, Monday morning.
The fatality was identified as Gary Michael Bishop, 62, of Emory.
According to the report, Bishop was attempting to cross SH 19, at around 6:15 a.m., when a 2017 Dodge Charger that was traveling along the southbound lane struck him. The impact of the crash left the victim with serious injuries. He was pronounced deceased by emergency crews who responded to the scene and was transported to Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs.
The driver of the Dodge was identified as Laura J. Fair, 43, of Sulphur Springs. It was not confirmed if he was injured.
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. Despite the government’s aggressive efforts to keep these cases down, Texas remains the worst state in the country for alcohol-involved car crashes.
