Austin, TX (6/3/2021) – An adult was killed after being hit by a car on the I-35 frontage road Thursday morning.
The accident happened around 11:54 a.m. near Slaughter Lane.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Crash investigators will review all factors that may have led up to the accident and police reports will be made available in fourteen days.
Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
Pedestrians can be struck anywhere, anytime by a vehicle, semi-truck, bicycle, or motorcycle. According to the NHTSA, there was more than a 3% increase in the number of pedestrians killed in traffic crashes in 2018, totaling 6,283 deaths. In addition, an alarming number of pedestrian accidents occur when pedestrians occupy the side of a highway.
These kinds of accidents are just one of many that occur all throughout Texas. If you live in Houston or the surrounding areas and your loved one was involved in an accident, the experienced personal injury lawyers at Sutliff & Stout can help you understand how much your claim is worth.
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Source: Austin Inside Daily News