Father Killed, Two Children Injured after Tire Blowout in Rusk County

Rusk County, TX (8/13/2021) – A father was killed and two of his kids were injured Friday afternoon after a tire blowout crash.

The accident happened around 4 p.m. on US 79 near Henderson. A GMC truck towing a trailer was headed eastbound on the highway when the front right tire blew out and the vehicle lost control. As a result, the GMC went off the roadway.

The driver of the GMC, 52-year-old William McAlister, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His two passengers, a 5-year-old and a 10-year-old, were injured and taken to the hospital. The 5-year-old was taken in serious condition. 

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

Tire Blowout Lawyers

A car and all its parts are designed and manufactured to keep you safe. Although you know anything can happen when you’re on the road, the last thing you expect when you climb in your vehicle is a tire blowout accident. Accidents that happen as the result of a tire blowout often occur without warning and cause serious injury or even death. If you’re suffering as the result of a tire blowout, you should seek the advice of a car accident lawyer as soon as possible.

As a result of the rear end collision, two children were left with unknown injuries. Watching your child experience an injury as a result of another person’s negligence is extremely traumatic. No child should ever have to suffer, especially if the accident that caused their injury was avoidable. As a parent, you want the best for your child and will do anything to help them experience the best life possible. That’s why when your child is injured, you need the help of a compassionate attorney who will fight for you.

If you or a loved one were involved in a car accident as a result of a tire blowout, it is important to contact a legal expert to help you evaluate your options. Call Houston auto accident attorneys Sutliff & Stout at (713) 405-1263 or send us an email to discuss your car accident injury case.

Source: KLTV

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