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Denton Texas car accident kills driver

According to the Denton Police Department, a driver was crushed in his SUV, Sunday, Jun 24, 2018, in a morning car accident in Denton, Texas involving two vehicles. After a Texas personal injury event resulting in death, it is important to protect the rights and interests of the deceased’s family. Speak to a wrongful death attorney in Texas now.

Details of the Denton, Texas car accident

There is currently limited information available about this Denton, TX car crash. Based on what has been released by a Denton Police Department spokesperson, officers responded to the car crash at 12:16 a.m. at Main St. and West University Dr. The crash between a Ford sedan, being driven by a 27-year-old man, and a Toyota SUV, being driven by a 22-year-old man, allegedly occurred when the driver of the Toyota SUV was hit on his driver’s side door by the Ford Sedan while going through the intersection.

The car accident was so violent, the 22-year-old driver of the Toyota SUV had to be pulled from the crushed vehicle by the Denton Fire & Rescue Team. The young man was then taken by helicopter to a nearby hospital where he later passed away from his injuries. Due to the responding officers’ investigation, the intersection was closed until 4:35 a.m. According the authorities, the car accident in Denton, Texas from early Sunday morning is still under investigation.

Did you know? Facts and Stats about Texas car accidents

TX DOT reported that in 2016, 814 people were killed in crashes occurring in intersections in Texas.

In 2016, there were 14,202 serious injury crashes in Texas, with 17,582 people sustaining a serious injury.

Car wrecks in rural areas of Texas accounted for 51.47% of deaths on TX roadways in 2016.

There was a death every day in 2016 on Texas roadways because of car accidents.

For more information about Texas car accidents and injuries check out The Texas Department of Transportation.

Contact a dedicated Texas wrongful death attorney today

Car accidents in Texas occurring in intersections can be caused due to a number of factors such as distracted driving, driving under the influence of drugs, or driving while intoxicated. Unfortunately, sometimes these car accidents can result in a number of injuries, even death. If you or someone you know has recently been involved in a car crash, truck accident, or any other motor vehicle collision, speak to a wrongful death lawyer in Corpus Christi at The Patel Firm PLLC or a free case evaluation. 24/7/365, someone at The Patel Firm PLLC is ready and willing to take your call. You can call us at (361) 400-2036.  Take some time to reach out to us today.