Riesel – Granbury Woman Killed on Highway 6
Posted on Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 at 3:44 am
A fatal head-on collision caused the death of a Granbury woman on State Highway 6, early Monday evening.
According to local authorities, the incident took place at around 6:00 p.m on SH 6, just south of Riesel. Police said that a Buick SUV was traveling along the southbound lane of the highway when a northbound Dodge pickup truck struck it. Based on a preliminary investigation, the driver of the pickup veered off the roadway, crossed the center median, and onto the path of the Buick.
The driver of the Buick, identified only as a 26-year-old female driver, was pronounced at the scene of the accident. The pickup driver and his passenger sustained unknown injuries. Details about their condition and the extent of their injuries were not immediately disclosed.
The crash remains under investigation.
We offer our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May God grant you the strength to go through this difficult time in your life. We believe that the XXX 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.
