Crash alert: 2 trucks involved in fatal collision on I-35 in Williamson County
JARRELL, TX – Two commercial trucks were involved in a fatal crash in Williamson County early Tuesday morning, reports KXAN. At least one 18-wheeler was involved in the wreck on Interstate 35 near mile marker 270 between Jarrell and Georgetown. The Texas Department of Public Safety said it was notified of the incident at about
Read MoreCrash alert: Man sentenced for fatal 2020 car crash in east Austin
AUSTIN, TX – A man has been sentenced in connection with a crash in east Austin last year that killed a passenger in his vehicle, reports KXAN. 27-year-old Juan Manuel Aboyles-Garcia pleaded guilty to criminal negligent homicide in the August 15, 2020 accident on FM 969 near Decker Lane. He was sentenced to three years
Read MoreFAQ: Should airplane crash victims or their families discuss settlement with the airline or its insurance company?
No. It is never advisable for you to try and negotiate a settlement on your own behalf. These airlines and insurers have decades of experience in settlement negotiations and you will always be at a disadvantage. You should always seek out an experienced attorney who can advocate and negotiate for you.
Read MoreCrash alert: Police identify pedestrian killed in Austin hit-and-run crash
AUSTIN, TX – A man who was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver in Austin last month has been identified by police, KXAN reports. This is an update to a previous story. The Austin Police Department asid the pedestrian killed was 62-year-old Calvin Ray Dukes. Investigators said Dukes was experiencing homelessness and was pushing a
Read MoreCrash alert: Motorcyclist dies after colliding with truck in Williamson County
TAYLOR, TX – A collision in Williamson County Monday night claimed the life of a 38-year-old motorcycle rider, reports KXAN. The accident happened in the area of West 2nd Street and FM 3349 in Taylor at about 9 p.m. Police said the motorcyclist, identified as Jacob Shelp of Elgin, was riding east on West 2nd
Read MoreFAQ: What roles do the NTSB or FAA play following an airplane crash, and how might that impact me?
The NTSB and FAA often conduct investigations following an aviation incident. The NTSB’s primary focus is trying to identify the cause behind any one incident. The FAA also serves this function but will also intercede when criminal activity is involved. These agencies independent investigations can sometimes establish a case for negligence, however, they can also
Read MoreCrash alert: Austin police identify motorcyclist killed in collision with box truck
AUSTIN, TX – Police say they have identified the motorcyclist who was killed in a crash in Austin last week. In a news release, the Austin Police Department said the victim was 24-year-old Joseph Harrell Hayman. According to investigators, Hayman was riding a Honda CB500 motorcycle in the 6000 block of N. IH-35 SB near
Read MoreCrash alert: Head-on crash between pickups in Manor sends 2 students to hospital
MANOR, TX – A head-on collision in Manor early Tuesday morning sent two students to the hospital, according to KXAN. The accident involving two pickup trucks took place on FM 973 near the intersection with U.S. Highway 290 at about 2 a.m. Seven students from the Manor Independent School District were in the pickup that
Read MoreFAQ: How quickly after an airplane accident must I hire an aviation attorney?
You should hire an attorney as soon as possible. Many times the aviation company representatives are immediately investigating the circumstances surrounding a crash, building their case and their defense. It is absolutely vital that you hire an attorney who can advocate for you as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the harder it will
Read MoreCrash alert: 1 dead after motorcycle and vehicle collide on I-35 in Austin
AUSTIN, TX – A crash on Interstate 35 in Austin Thursday afternoon left one person dead, according to a report by KVUE. A motorcycle and a vehicle were involved in a collision near 5800 N. I-35 southbound in the vicinity of U.S. 290 at about 12:07 p.m., Austin-Travis County EMS said. One person was pronounced
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