Man Hospitalized after Auto-Pedestrian Crash in Houston

Houston, TX (6/6/2021) – A man was hospitalized and now remains in critical condition after being hit by a car while riding a scooter in Houston.

The accident happened around midnight near the intersection of Southlea Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard. A man was riding a scooter when a car came by and hit him. The driver fled the scene, but police later arrested him.

The victim suffered head trauma and was taken to the hospital in critical 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.

Pedestrian Accident Attorneys

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. 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 lawyers at Sutliff & Stout can help you understand how much your lawsuit is worth.

Following a fatal pedestrian accident, victims and families of victims may find the claim process difficult. More often than not, the insurance claim adjuster will do what they can to make the claims process harder on you to benefit the insurance company. They might try to get you to admit it was your fault or convince you to accept a low-ball settlement. To avoid this frustrating process, contact a personal injury lawyer to file your claim. We’re on your side and we will do what we can to make sure you’re protected. 

To schedule a free and confidential consultation about how much your personal injury claim is worth, please call our office anytime at 713-405-1263. 

Source: Click 2 Houston