Sherman – Woman Struck by a Vehicle on FM 1417

A pedestrian accident caused the death of a woman on Farm to Market 1417 Road, Friday night.

Just after 9:00 p.m., Sherman police responded to a pedestrian versus auto collision on the 1800 block of South FM 1417, near Park Avenue. According to initial reports, a woman was crossing the roadway when she was hit by a sports utility vehicle that was traveling along the southbound lanes. The pedestrian died from the impact. She was pronounced dead by emergency crews who arrived at the scene. Her identification has not been released.

The Sherman Police’s Critical Accident Investigation Team is still determining the circumstances surrounding the collision. No charges have been filed against the driver at this time.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to get in contact with local authorities.

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.