One Dead, Three Injured after Single-Vehicle Wreck

Taylor County, TX (4/14/2020) – A man is dead and three others are injured after a single-vehicle wreck in Taylor County early Saturday morning.

The accident happened at BI-20 when a vehicle driven by 30-year-old Mitchell Wayne Stewart went off the road, struck a bridge, and landed on a concrete barrier below the bridge.

Raymond Santos Baladez, 30, was not wearing a seatbelt. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Three passengers that were inside the vehicle were all taken to Hendrick Medical Center. One sustained serious injuries. A minor in the vehicles sustained stable injuries.

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

Car Accident Lawyers in Texas

Single-vehicle collisions apply when a driver and any passengers are injured. For single-vehicle accidents, liability may lay on multiple different factors. It may depend on environmental factors or car malfunctions. More popular, though, is negligence on the driver’s part or on the passengers. However the investigation may evolve, negligence may be present. If so, it’s necessary to hire an attorney who understands negligence. An attorney can effectively identify elements of negligence and best represent you if you have a viable claim.

If you or a loved one were involved in a car accident, immediately contact a legal expert to help you evaluate your options. Call car accident attorneys Sutliff & Stout at (713) 405-1263 or send us an email to discuss your car accident injury case.

Source: Big Country Homepage, Abilene Reporter News

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