Injuries Reported in Belton Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 14
BELTON, TX (February 1, 2023) – Thursday morning, two construction workers suffered injuries in a pedestrian crash on Interstate 14.
The incident involving a vehicle and two pedestrians happened at around 10:56 a.m. Moreover, it happened in a construction zone on Interstate 14.
According to reports, a 28-year-old Temple woman drove a 2012 Toyota SUV west in the inside lane and approached the road crew.
Then, the Toyota driver failed to control his speed.
As a result, the Toyota driver veered to avoid crashing with the work truck with the illuminated “right arrow” activated.
Then, the vehicle approached the work zone and struck two construction workers.
After the crash, responders took a 36-year-old woman, along with a 26-year-old man to Baylor Scott and White in Temple.
Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.
Why Road Accidents are more Prominent in Texas
Statewide traffic crash rates in Texas are a serious matter. Truly, when it comes to driving on Texas roads, safety should be a motorist’s number one priority.
As a matter of fact, pedestrian-related fatalities rose from 2020 to 2021 by 15.24%. The total number of pedestrians killed in 2021 totaled 824.
An aftershock of an accident is not something to be dealt with alone. The burden is meant to be shared; preferably, with a community that knows how to handle the effects.
Hence, we encourage you to speak with us today if you have suffered injuries in a pedestrian accident. At Sweet Lawyers, we understand the impact of accidents on victims, and the financial difficulties they have to go through. Our seasoned personal injury lawyers will provide you with the best legal representation and guide you to a high settlement. Moreover, with over 44 years of experience in the legal field, we know how to tackle your case from all angles. For more information, call us today at (800) 674 7852.