One Person Died In Fulshear Big Rig Truck Accident Along FM 1093 By FM 359
FULSHEAR, TEXAS (March 1, 2023) – One person has tragically died in a Fulshear collision between a pickup truck and a semi-truck near the intersection of FM 1093 by FM 359.
Fort Bend County officials are saying that the collision took place around 5:20 a.m. on Tuesday. A semi-truck was traveling down the road when the driver ran a red light and collided with another vehicle.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. Despite life-saving measures, the driver of the pickup truck involved in the collision died due to their injuries.
It remains unclear if the driver of the semi-truck will face any citations for the crash.
Liability For Fulshear Semi-Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks are very difficult to operate and their drivers are put under an enormous amount of pressure to work as much as possible. According to one report by the FMCSA, “The Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS) reported that 13 percent of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers were considered to have been fatigued at the time of their crash.” There are a number of steps that truck drivers can take to limit driver fatigue.
- Truck drivers should ensure that they get enough sleep before getting behind the wheel.
- Truck drivers should maintain a healthy diet.
- Truck drivers should take periodic breaks as required by law.
- Truck drivers should avoid any medications that could induce drowsiness.
All truck drivers have a legal obligation to use care to avoid collisions. Pursuant to Texas Transportation Code § 544.007 (d), any driver approaching a red circular signal must stop and yield the right-of-way to cross traffic and only proceed when they have been given the appropriate signal. There is a rebuttable presumption of negligence on the part of any driver that goes through a red light and hits another vehicle. Victims of car accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Organ damage
- Burn injuries
If a semi-truck driver was working at the time of a collision, their employer could be held at fault. In general, companies are liable for the wrongful actions of their employees who were working within their job duties. The family of any person that died in a semi-truck accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a wrongful death claim.
Investigating A Texas Semi-Truck Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the driver killed in this crash. This was a totally preventable collision that should have never taken place. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police.
Do you need more information about a Fulshear semi-truck accident? Our team of consumer safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
