Sherman – Raven Loehr Struck by Car on FM 1417
Posted on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 at 6:14 am
The Sherman Police Department has released the name of the female pedestrian who died in a fatal accident on Farm to Market 1417 Road, Friday night.
The victim was identified as 29-year-old Raven Loehr. She was a resident of Denison.
According to initial reports, the crash took place at around 9:15 p.m. at the 1800 block of South FM 1417. Loehr was attempting to cross the highway when an SUV that was heading south on FM 1417 struck her. The impact of the collision killed her instantly.
Authorities did not release any information about the driver of the vehicle that hit Loehr.
No charges have been filed as of this writing. The case is under investigation by Sherman Police’s Critical Accident Investigation Team.
Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family of the victims.
Texas is among the states in the US that have the most car accidents which involved injuries and fatalities every year. Some of the common factors contributing to the rising cases of collisions in the area include the worsening traffic situation, weather conditions, and poor driving habits.
Bad driving habits are the greatest cause of a fatal crash. It can be lethal to the person behind the wheel, as well as the drivers on the road. Drivers who do not use their signal to change lanes or those who do not secure their blind spots before shifting direction are more likely to be involved in an accident. Some of the most dangerous driving habits include speeding, unsafe lane change, tailgating, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you or someone you love has been a victim of a car accident with a negligent driver, you have a right to fair compensation for the trauma you experienced and the injuries you have suffered.
