Houston, TX (July 27, 2021) – A possible street racing collision caused injuries to eight people in Houston on Thursday, July 22, sources state. The wreck occurred in Alief at approximately 8:00 p.m.
According to reports, the incident occurred at South Kirkwood when a black Chevrolet Camaro was headed south in the 7500 block. The Camaro collided with a Toyota minivan that was turning from the northbound lanes.
The driver of the Camaro fled the scene on foot. There were reportedly eight people inside of the van, including two adult women and six children. They were all transported to an area medical center including an 11-year-old who was stated to have been in serious condition.
The identities of those involved have not been released at this time as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the collision. Nothing further has been reported at this time.
Our thoughts are with everyone involved. We hope for their full recovery.
Houston Car Wrecks
More than 450,000 traffic collisions occur in Texas each and every year. Being injured in a car crash in Texas can be a very difficult and stressful experience. You may be in serious pain while wondering how you’re going to pay for all of the costs associated with your crash and resulting injuries. You might be wondering how you’re going to move forward from this in more ways than one. Depending on the circumstances and severity of the wreck itself, injured parties can be extremely negatively affected emotionally. Luckily, financial compensation awarded to innocent crash victims who suffered injuries due to another’s negligence is able to cover things like medical bills, mental health bills, vehicle repair costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
Thousands of these accidents take place in Houston alone. Houston, being the fourth-largest city in the US and the largest in Texas, has an extremely high population, which has to do with its high crash rate. Thousands of injuries result from these wrecks, and sadly, thousands of deaths. Averagely speaking, over 3,500 people are killed in Houston auto accidents annually.
Allow the attorneys at Williams Hart & Boundas to help you through the difficult aftermath of your Texas car accident. We will assist you with filling out paperwork, negotiate with the insurance companies for you, and more. Call our law firm today in order to inquire about your qualification for financial compensation. Depending on the severity of your accident and the injuries that resulted from it, you may be entitled to collect financial compensation. Compensation can cover many of the associated costs of your wreck. If you’ve been forced to stay home from work due to your injuries, compensation may be able to cover lost wages.
You do not have to face an issue like this by yourself. Call the Houston personal injury attorneys at Williams Hart & Boundas today at 713-999-6945 as soon as possible in order to inquire about collecting financial compensation for your injuries and losses. No one deserves to suffer through a situation of this magnitude without professional assistance. Call us at your earliest convenience to discuss how you can collect financial compensation for your injuries and incurred losses.
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