Approach TX accident scenes with caution: clear the scene & call 911

Surprisingly often, our Houston accident attorneys hear news of a generous Good Samaritan killed while trying to help others. Tuesday night presented another such tragedy in the form of a five-vehicle chain reaction wreck. Two vehicles collided in a minor accident on Houston’s South Loop eastbound near Stella Link Road. A Good Samaritan stopped his own car to try and help the victims of the minor accident.

A fourth car, perhaps not understanding what was ahead until it was too late, crashed into the Good Samaritan’s car on Houston’s South Loop. The Good Samaritan jumped out of the way of the fourth vehicle, but was struck by the fifth car and received fatal injuries. The 57-year-old Good Samaritan received rush transport to the hospital for his injuries, but died at the medical facility. Another driver involved in the five-vehicle chain reaction wreck received minor injuries.

Accident investigators declared that alcohol was not a factor in the five-vehicle chain reaction wreck on Houston’s South Loop. But our Houston accident attorneys believe that the lower visibility levels of nighttime driving conditions probably were a factor. An officer with the Houston Police Department’s Traffic Division reiterated safety precautions you could take to preserve your life and health in the vicinity of an accident. (Source: click2houston.com, 10/3/12)

If you’re involved in, or spot, a minor accident especially at night, clear the accident scene and contact emergency services. Our Houston accident attorneys emphasize that it’s better not to step in harm’s way yourself. Let trained professionals handle the matter if possible. First responders have special training for dealing with accident scenes and dangerous traffic situations. Even this training and their extra safety precautions can’t always prevent loss of life.

Our Houston accident attorneys understand the impetus to try and help others whenever you can. But in some situations we realize trained professionals have the best chances of saving lives. Call 911 when you spot an accident especially on busy Houston roadways at night. An altruistic attempt to aid others should not turn into tragedy for your own loved ones.

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