Woman Killed in Fatal U-Turn Accident

Smith County, TX (4/10/2021) – A woman was killed in a two-vehicle wreck six miles east of Tyler on Saturday.

The accident happened on State Highway 31 when Rhonda Lynn Goodrich, 52, attempted a U-turn with her Toyota Venza. Her car was then struck by a Toyota Tundra driven by 53-year-old Jack Byron Pierce.

Goodrich died at the scene.

Pierce was taken to a Tyler hospital for treatment of 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.

U-Turn Accident Lawyers

Not all U-turns are illegal; however, there’s a right way and a wrong way to execute a U-turn on Houston roadways. To understand the correct way, you must recognize and understand the laws that pertain to U-turns. Unfortunately, when drivers are in a rush, they would rather perform a negligent U-turn than drive up a few blocks where it’s safe to do so. The same concept applies to passenger vehicles when another driver is making a U-turn. Regardless of fault, U-turn traffic accidents can be a scary experience.

After a U-turn accident in Houston, accident victims turn to Sutliff & Stout. Our U-turn accident lawyers bear a proven track record in helping injured victims sort out their lives after a devastating event as such. Whether you have questions about who’s responsible for your medical bills or whether you should accept an insurance settlement, our team can help you make conscious and effective decisions.

Call the Board-Certified attorneys at Sutliff & Stout by calling (713) 405-1263 or completing our contact form today for a free, no-obligation consultation to find out how we can help you. We strive to ensure you receive the answers you need to feel reassured about the legal process moving forward.

Source: KLTV

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