2-Vehicle Crash on 17th Street Left Minor Injuries [Waco, TX]

Irvin Barrientos Sanchez Arrested after Crash on 17th Street and Franklin Avenue in Waco

Waco, TX (June 12, 2023) – On Sunday, 32-year-old Irvin Barrientos Sanchez was arrested after a 2-vehicle crash on 17th Street and Franklin Avenue.

The crash in Waco happened on June 11.

When officers arrived, they found that the two-vehicle accident involved one vehicle striking the other at a high rate of speed. 

The Waco Fire Department had to be called to the scene to extricate some occupants from the crashed car. They had suffered minor injuries.

Sanchez was identified as the driver of the other vehicle, and a 13-year-old child was found to be in the front seat of his vehicle.

Sanchez was booked into the McLennan County Jail on charges of reckless driving and endangering a child.

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WHAT HAPPENS TO THE PARTIES INVOLVED AFTER THIS CRASH?

Suppose you or a family member is involved in a similar incident. In that case, the next best thing to do is hire a personal injury lawyer to protect your rights. Many of these types of accidents resulted in the other party’s negligence, and if so, you have the right to pursue a personal injury claim.

WHY DO YOU NEED A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY AFTER A CRASH ON 17TH STREET IN WACO?

Reckless driving has become more common with excess available distractions, such as phones and other smart devices. In recent years, many initiatives have been formed to fight the increase in traffic accidents the state sees annually. 

However, around 20-50 million people are injured or become disabled due to an auto crash each year. It is, therefore, important to know how to proceed if you are involved in a similar traffic collision.

Moreover, if you find yourself unable to operate your vehicle safely, you can always use a rideshare app instead.

If you are troubled in a similar 2-vehicle crash on 17th Street and Franklin Avenue and suffered injuries, please call our offices immediately at (800) 674-7852. This way, we can start pursuing your compensation claim while you focus on getting better. The aftermath of an accident can be a stressful and time-consuming process. Moreover, the damages that are caused during an accident may change the lives of those involved for a long time. That is why having a personal injury lawyer will be a step in the right direction toward recovery.