Houston, TX (December 6, 2021) – On Sunday, December 5, a pedestrian crash occurred on a roadway in Houston. According to reports, the incident occurred at approximately 11:10 p.m.
Sources state that the pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in the 9600 block of Westheimer Road near the intersection with Tanglewilde Street. The reason the collision took place remains under investigation by local law enforcement.
Police and emergency medical services responded to the scene. Paramedics assisted the pedestrian before transporting them to an area medical center. The victim’s identity has not been released at this time.
The area was blocked off for some time after the wreck took place. Details concerning the incident are currently under investigation by police.
We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim. Our thoughts are with everyone involved.
Texas Pedestrian Accidents
In one recent year, nearly 129,000 people in the United States were hospitalized for injuries sustained in pedestrian accidents, according to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Another 5,376 pedestrians lost their lives due to the severity of their injuries. Pedestrians are almost twice as likely to die during a traffic accident than the occupants of vehicles, and if they do manage to survive being struck by a car, their recovery time is usually extremely long and strenuous. For this reason, it is imperative to seek legal assistance from a Texas pedestrian accident attorney if you feel that you or a loved one has been injured or lost their life due to a pedestrian crash caused by another person’s negligence.
According to information provided by the Texas Department of Transportation, 2018 was one of the worst years for pedestrian accidents in Houston and across Texas. In the first six months of 2018, there were more than 290 Texas pedestrian crashes. The Lone Star State sees more pedestrian accidents than nearly any other state in the nation, probably due to the state’s high population.
Personal Injury Attorneys in Houston
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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