AUSTIN, TX – On October 10, 2015, a crash took the lives of a mother-daughter team of local educators. The women worked for the Simi Valley and Oak Park unified school districts, and their passing has left many in shock. According to reports, a minivan ran a red light, striking the passenger side of the women’s car. Irene Edwards, 64, died at the scene. Her daughter, Kate Edwards, 33, was transported to Seton Hospital Williamson and died later that night. Rick Edwards, Irene’s husband and Kate’s father, along with Dave Foy, Kate Edwards’ fiancé, survived the crash. Read More
Across all roadways in Austin, there has been an uptick in the number of crashes resulting in fatalities in 2015. One headline from August reported Police: More people are dying on Austin roads this year. At that time, there were a reported 67 deaths. To recap just some of what we have seen in the area in just the past six months: A two car, two pedestrian accident leaves two dead David Crunk, 48, was involved in a fatal motorcycle collision. Two children, ages 10 and 15 killed in an accident after the driver of a pickup truck… Read More
CEDAR PARK, TX – A single-vehicle accident resulted in the deaths of four people on October 19, 2015. According to police reports, the accident happened in the 1700 block of North Bell near the Thompson intersection. The crash occurred at 4:17 a.m. for reasons that remain unknown. Residents in the area were startled by the commotion that happened before many were out of bed. Police say that a single vehicle was traveling north on Highway 183. That vehicle went off of the road and hit a power pole. The driver of the vehicle was transported to Round Rock… Read More
As the holidays approach, you may be starting to plan the annual family road trip. Car travel is at a peak during the holiday season. This means that the roads will be more congested than you may be used to. Follow these tips to be sure you arrive at your destination safely. Maintenance. Before you head out on the open road, make sure that your car is serviced properly. If you have recently had routine maintenance completed on your car, at least be sure to have the tires inspected one more time before you start off on your… Read More
SOUTH AUSTIN, TX – Local authorities are urging motorists to keep their eyes open as they drive down the city’s highways. Motorists are not being told to watch out for one another, but for a far more nefarious creature: Bambi. Clearly, you are not being told to look out for the Bambi, but for deer. October not only brings cooler weather and one of the most fun holidays of the year, but deer season. According the State Farm, you have a 1 in 169 chance of hitting a deer. That may not seem like much, but take… Read More
AUSTIN, TX – On September 24, 2015, police received a report of an accident on Interstate 35. Upon arrival, officers discovered a deceased individual on the roadway. The man had been struck by a semi-truck and pronounced dead at the scene. Immediately following the accident, all southbound lanes of the highway were closed. Authorities began to reopen the interstate shortly after 10:30 a.m. The man was struck and killed by the 18-wheeler close to the 6600 block of the highway. He was pronounced dead by Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services. According to reports, this was the 80th traffic fatality in… Read More
Wednesday, September 30, families and friends gathered alongside police officers to remember loved ones who have been killed this year in fatal traffic accidents. They held 81 candles – one for each tragic loss. Our hearts go out to each and every one of these suffering families. The Austin American-Statesman covered the story, and reported that this year has been almost twice as deadly as last year. It has even surpassed the earlier record of traffic deaths in one year… and it is only October. Our law firm helps the families of those loved ones lost… Read More
AUSTIN, TX – There is a long stretch of highway that begins in Laredo and runs beyond Houston. Traffic stops are not uncommon along this stretch of road, and many involve illegal immigrants who try to run from the police once their vehicle is stopped. Last Thursday, one such incident took place. Unfortunately, what began as a simple traffic stop ended with six lives lost. Just after a vehicle was stopped, its driver took off, fleeing from the police, eventually losing control. The vehicle, filled with immigrants, flipped over several times, ejecting people along Highway 59. According to reports, a… Read More
TYLER, TX – Getting into a car crash is a stressful occurrence. Imagine being involved in a wreck with your best friend riding as a passenger in your vehicle. Katherine Ann Scott knows that feeling all too well. Scott and her best dog pal, Alcide, was traveling back to Austin from Tyler just a few short weeks ago. The crash occurred in Palestine, TX. Scott’s vehicle, a Hyundai, was struck by an 18-wheeler in an intersection. Before the woman knew what was happening, she was hit on her driver’s side. She was hit so hard, in fact, that it took… Read More
AUSTIN, TX – Three teenagers were involved in an accident early Friday on Interstate 30. Unfortunately, the teenagers were killed as a result of the crash. Recent graduates of Herndon High School in Virginia, the teens were driving through Hunt County, Texas on their way to Austin. The teenagers have been identified as Holly Novak, 18; Dale Neibaur, 19; and Kyle Mathers, 19. According to police reports, a vehicle was traveling in the wrong direction on the interstate. The vehicle collided head on with the SUV driven… Read More
