Child Killed in Fatal Drunk Driving Crash

Dallas, TX (12/14/2020) – A child was killed after a drunk driving crash occurred Monday morning in Dallas. 

The incident happened on Missouri Avenue around 7:20 a.m. A gray Nissan Sentra was headed eastbound carrying a driver and three children, ages 10, 11, and 13, when a blue Mazda Sedan driven by a 47-year-old driver disregarded a stop sign and crashed into the left passenger side of the Nissan. 

A child was killed as a result of the wreck. 

Crash investigators will review all factors that may have led up to the accident and police reports will be made available in fourteen days.

Wrongful Death Lawyers, Sutliff & Stout

The dangers of drunk driving are well known. The impairment caused by alcohol consumption frequently leads to devastating vehicle collisions which often result in incapacitating injuries and even deaths. Because a child was killed as a result of the wreck, the right for the family to file a wrongful death claim substantial. To do so, it’s important to consult legal counsel while you file your claim since insurance companies may trick you into settling with little to no money.

The best way to make sure you are treated fairly after your car accident is to hire a lawyer who knows the law and who is willing to fight to make sure that you are treated fairly.  Don’t settle for just any lawyer.  Hire a lawyer who has the experience and resources necessary to take on an insurance company. At Sutliff & Stout that is exactly what we do.  Our board-certified personal injury lawyers know how to hold the insurance companies accountable and get you the money you deserve. Contact us today at (713) 987-7111 or fill out the case review form.

Source: NBCDFW

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