Sweetwater – Vernell McKinney Dies Following a Car Accident on Interstate 20
Posted on Thursday, May 9th, 2019 at 6:01 am
An Abilene man lost his life after getting involved in a vehicle crash on Interstate 20, last May 2, Thursday morning.
According to initial reports, local troopers responded to a collision on I-20 after receiving a call reporting a crash just after 9:00 a.m. Details surrounding the accident remain unclear at this time but it was confirmed that at least one person died as a result of the collision. He was identified as 58-year-old Vernell McKinney.
No one else was reportedly injured.
The Texas Department of Public Safety officials arrived at the scene to gather information about the incident.
Anyone with information about the said collision 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. Despite the government’s aggressive efforts to keep these cases down, Texas remains the worst state in the country for alcohol-involved car crashes.
