Houston, Texas (Jan. 4, 2024) – A crash in the 11500 block of Highway 249 has claimed the lives of two people.
According to reports, the crash occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. Reports indicate that the crash was a head-on collision involving a rideshare vehicle. The driver of that vehicle, along with their passenger, have been taken to the hospital and have been said to be in serious condition.
Police on the scene confirmed the deaths of two people in the same vehicle, an adult male believed to have been the driver and an adult female passenger. Speeding has been reported to have played a factor in this crash.
Earlier reports included CPR being administered to a child. However, an update from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that no child was involved in the crash.
Houston Car Accident Lawyers
Speeding is one of the most common contributing factors seen in deadly car accidents. Speeding not only creates a dangerous situation for the driver, as they have a longer break time but also for those around them. Speeding is often associated with reckless driving and can often lead to fatal consequences.
For those involved in this accident, if the at-fault party is found to have caused serious injury or death due to negligence, such as speeding, the opposing party could be in line for compensation. Speaking with an experienced car accident attorney is recommended in this case. These personal injury experts will be able to walk you through all the details of your case and help you understand the full extent of your case. The professionals at Sutliff & Stout have the experience to help in situations as the case above. The attorneys of Sutliff & Stout have recovered over a billion dollars for their clients.
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Source: KIAH
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