Harris County, TX (June 5, 2021) – Deputies in Harris County are currently investigating a pedestrian-involved auto accident that occurred in West Harris County. The wreck was reported on the evening of Friday, June 4.
According to reports, a man was trying to cross Fry Road when a car headed south hit him for reasons still being investigated. The driver, identified as a 19-year-old male, stayed at the scene and cooperated with police.
The pedestrian, only identified as male, was transported via helicopter to an area hospital in critical condition. Police in Harris County continue to investigate.
Our thoughts are with those involved. We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim.
Houston Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian deaths in America have been referred to as an “invisible epidemic” due to their rising severity and frequency. In the past decade, the number of people who have been killed while walking or riding their bike in the United States has shot up by approximately 50%. Pedestrian deaths have more than doubled in Houston in the past ten years, spiking an astonishing 125%. The sprawling sun-belt city of Houston has been basically built around the automobile. The city, by design, is largely dependent on cars. Therefore, the number of traffic accidents that occur there is higher than in nearly any other state in the nation.
In 2019, 81 people lost their lives in pedestrian accidents in Houston. This is an increase of roughly 125% from 2009, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Pedestrian accidents have the potential to severely affect a person’s life and ability to function. Depending on the severity of the crash, victims may be faced with a number of difficult consequences, including pain and suffering from injuries, piling medical bills, and other costs associated with the accident.
The Houston personal injury attorneys at Williams Hart & Boundas have been helping injured accident victims and their families recover just financial compensation after life-altering events for over three decades. We work tirelessly to ensure that your legal rights are protected and exercised so that you are able to successfully recover in more ways than one from your recent accident and the injuries that followed.
If you would like a free evaluation of your Texas pedestrian accident claim, reach out to our law offices at (512) 968-0051 and schedule your case review today.
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