Houston Pedestrian on I-610 Overpass Struck and Killed by PT Cruiser | DENENA

Sunday morning just after 8:30, a white PT Cruiser hit a woman on the overpass above I-610 near Bassoon Drive in Houston. The 50-year-old pedestrian died at the scene of the tragic accident. Police did not disclose what caused the PT Cruiser to strike the woman, but reportedly they do not expect to file charges against the car’s driver. (Source: Yang Wang, Houston Chronicle, 8/25/13)

The Houston pedestrian accident attorneys at Denena Points, PC convey their condolences to the family and friends of the woman tragically killed on the I-610 overpass.

The police report could help you establish your valid claim in a case against the person who caused the accident that brought needless loss to you and your family. Call our Houston pedestrian accident attorneys at 281-369-4363 or just fill out our online request form to get your free copy of the police accident report you need.

Houston’s Rate of Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident Injury is Around Twice the National Average

The U.S. Census Bureau NSC determined that the likelihood of a Houston-area resident suffering a fatal injury from a motor vehicle collision is more than twice the national average. A typical year in the 8-county region around Houston shows more than 80,000 serious crashes, representing more than 25% of the total of serious crashes for the entire state. The Houston pedestrian accident attorneys at Denena Points, PC note that our region also produces around 25% of the pedestrian accidents for the state.

The rate of fatal crash injuries is 80% higher in the state of Texas than in the United States generally. In the 8-county region around Houston, the rate is 144% than the national average. The rate is even slightly higher for Houston and Galveston specifically. Know your risk of a serious accident in the Houston region. And feel free to download our complimentary guide to learn how to cope with serious accidents that affect your family.

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