One Person Killed in Street Racing Wreck near Baytown

Baytown, TX (5/21/2021) – A street racing incident led to the death of a man and a person critically injured Friday in the Baytown area.

The incident happened on FM 1942 at North Main around 7:30 p.m.

A vehicle was racing a Dodge Challenger side-by-side. The vehicle, driven by a 19-year-old, lost control and crashed into two other vehicles.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A second man was taken to the hospital in critical condition. 

The driver of the Dodge fled 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.

Hiring a Car Accident Lawyer

Street racing crashes are incidents that end up in tragedy and should never be conducted in the first place. The case above is exactly the reason why – a person was killed and another was left with critical injuries. Injuries from accidents involve damages such as pain and suffering and loss of wages. Because these damages can be devastating, it is important to have an experienced lawyer handling the case who understands the damages of car accidents.

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

Source: KHOU

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