Houston, TX (December 19, 2020) – A hit and run crash occurred on a roadway in Houston this morning that prompted a response from local emergency crews. The crash occurred at approximately 7:19 a.m. for reasons still under investigation.
The exact location of the accident, according to the incident report, was 2701 Lazy Hollow Drive. An accident occurred between what was believed to be at least two vehicles. One of the vehicles fled the scene of the crash after it occurred.
Few details are currently available concerning the circumstances of the incident. Paramedics were dispatched to the scene in order to render medical aid to those injured. However, the total number of injured crash victims remains unknown at this time.
The identities of those involved in the accident have not been released to the public at the current time. The scope and severity of any injuries suffered also has not been reported.
Closures were issued at 2701 Lazy Hollow for a period of time after the accident took place in order to allow first responders to work safely at the crash site. No further information has been provided at this time.
We would like to offer our thoughts to everyone involved in this injury crash in Houston.
Houston Hit and Runs
According to information provided by the Houston Public Media, Texas is ranked at number eight on the list for the states with the most hit-and-run crashes that take place each year. In 2016, over 2,000 hit-and-runs occurred in the Lone Star State, a record high number since 2009. Hit-and-run fatalities have increased in the United States by about 7.2% each year since 2009.
Another report found that approximately 65 percent of those who lose their lives in fatal hit-and-run crashes are either pedestrians or bicyclists. This is partially due to the fact that pedestrians and bicyclists are basically unprotected from other vehicles on the roadway, making them the most vulnerable travelers at any given time.
If you or someone you love has been injured or lost their life in a Houston injury crash, contacting a Houston car accident attorney is in your best interest. A personal injury lawyer in Houston will be able to inform you of your existing legal rights toward financial compensation in the event that the driver who caused your crash acted negligently, which ultimately led to your injuries.
Your injuries could force you out of work for a prolonged time period, thus forcing you to lose wages and potentially become financially burdened by the entire arduous process. Allow an attorney from Williams Hart & Boundas in Houston to help you through this difficult time by informing you of your right toward financial compensation depending on the circumstances of your crash. If you believe it was caused by another person’s negligence, you may qualify for financial compensation to cover things like medical bills, and also non-economic damages like pain and suffering.
Contact our law office today at 713-999-6945 in order to be connected with an experienced personal injury lawyer in Houston.
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