A major collision between a U.S. Postal Service truck and an SUV caused both vehicles to erupt into flames, killing one victim in the SUV. Two other occupants from the SUV were reportedly able to escape the fiery Southwest Freeway crash. They were both transported to the hospital as was the USPS contract truck driver. Our hearts and prayers are with the family and friends of the victim killed in the wreck, as well as with injured victims of collision as they recover from the collision. (khou.com, 3/31/14)
The SUV ended up wedged between the USPS 18-wheeler and the concrete freeway barrier. The big rig’s cab slammed into a pole.
The deadly crash shut down southbound lanes of Houston’s Southwest Freeway near Chimney Rock just as the evening rush hour got underway on Monday. Authorities said the lanes would remain shut down until a fuel leak was cleaned up. They also said there might be chemicals aboard the truck, but that no mail was aboard at the time of the fiery crash.
Reports of the deadly collision did not mention the specific cause of the wreck. But our Southwest Freeway accident lawyers were just writing about another deadly highway collision that occurred in Texas today, that one during the morning rush hour. Sadly, serious injuries and fatalities from needless crashes have become far too common in Texas. Almost all accidents could be avoided if drivers would just slow down, pay attention to the road and the traffic around them, curb their impatience, and avoid reckless chances.
With Texas gridlock growing almost daily, the Southwest Freeway accident lawyers at Denena Points, PC understand all too well how frustrating it can be to deal with endless delays and detours as you’re trying to get somewhere, But we reiterate that it’s better to get somewhere late than to not get there at all. We urge all drivers to please slow down, take it easy, and keep safety uppermost in your mind as you drive.
Texas laws could help you hold negligent drivers financially accountable for your needless injuries when they harm you or your loved ones. Call us at 713-807-9500 for a free initial legal consultation to learn how. Or just fill out our online contact form to schedule your no obligation consultation with the Board Certified attorneys at the Law Firm of Denena Points, PC. Let us help you recover after a serious accident.