Woman Killed in Wrong-Way Crash in Killeen

Killeen, TX (6/19/2021) – A woman was killed after a wrong-way crash occurred between two vehicles Saturday morning. 

The wreck happened around 9:35 a.m. on E. Rancier Avenue when a gray Toyota Corolla and a white Ford F-250 pickup truck crashed head-on. The Toyota was headed the wrong way, driving east in the westbound lanes. 

A passenger in the Toyota, 35-year-old Omaris Gonzalez, died from her injuries at the hospital. 

Four occupants in the Toyota were sent to the hospital in critical condition. 

The passengers in the Ford had minor injuries, police said.

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

Texas Car Accident Attorneys

Wrong-way collisions are one of the most deadly kinds of collisions on roads even though they are less common. According to a Highway Special Investigation Report, a study in Virginia found the fatality rate for wrong-way collisions on controlled-access highways to be 27 times that of other kinds of accidents.

Because the driver of the Toyota caused a wrong-way accident, the family of victims have a right to file claims against the driver and their insurance. It is important to have an experienced lawyer handling the case who understands personal injury. An attorney can deal with insurance adjusters for you, negotiate settlements, and represent your best interests if a lawsuit is needed.

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: KCENTV

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