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Harris County, TX – Female Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Crosby Freeway

Harris County, TX (December 6, 2020) – One woman has lost their life after a pedestrian accident in Harris County on Friday evening, according to reports. At approximately 8 p.m., on December 4, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and firefighters were requested at the site of a vehicle collision on Crosby Freeway.

Reports show that an adult male and female were walking in the 3200 block of Crosby Freeway, near the intersection with Krenek Road. For unknown reasons, the duo was struck by a passing vehicle.

The two victims were rushed to local hospitals in critical condition. Authorities confirmed that the woman succumbed to her injuries after arriving. The male victim remained hospitalized due to his injuries. At this time, the crash remains under investigation.

Our thoughts are with the man injured in this accident. We hope for his full recovery.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Texas

12.06 Harris County, TX – Female Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Crosby FreewayPedestrian accidents across Texas claim the lives of more than 600 people each year. These victims account for more than 16% of total people killed in collisions across our state. As you can imagine, pedestrians are left vulnerable to the impact of vehicles due to the fact that they have neither steel cages nor other forms of protection to safeguard them from harm. Although there are numerous laws in place to protect pedestrians, we continue to see them harmed at an alarming rate.

Statistics show that more than 80% of collisions are caused by the negligent or reckless actions of others. Texting, driving impaired, and engaging in reckless behaviors while operating vehicles can leave others sharing the roads and walking on sidewalks at risk. If your loved one lost their life in an accident as a result of another driver’s actions, it is essential that you seek the guidance of a knowledgeable wrongful death attorney in Houston. Working with a skilled and aggressive legal team will ensure you are able to recover from the loss of your loved one.

For over 50-years, the Texas pedestrian accident attorneys at Farah Law have helped thousands of grieving families get the justice they deserve after losing loved ones. We work closely to develop powerful strategies that ensure our clients’ legal rights and best interests are protected. Our team takes an aggressive approach from the beginning by preparing every case as if it were going all the way to a full jury trial. Doing so ensures we are able to obtain the best results for our clients during negotiations or in court. If your loved one lost their life in an accident as a result of another driver’s actions, contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (888) 481-9359 to see how we can help you. Our attorneys are available to meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s accident so we can determine the best legal options available for you.

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Disclaimer: We have worked hard to build a solid and reputable personal injury law firm in Houston, Texas. We write these posts in an effort to create awareness about the dangers of operating a motor vehicle and hope that through awareness, people will drive with additional caution to avoid being seriously injured in an accident in Houston and throughout Texas. These posts should not be deemed as a solicitation for business. The facts and information in these posts should not be misconstrued as legal or medical advice. The pictures used in this post were not taken at the accident scene.

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