Carol Mitchell and 2 Others Killed in Horrific 3-Car Crash on SH 155 [Tyler, TX]

Tyler, TX (April 24, 2024) On Thursday afternoon, 71-year-old Carol Mitchell of Lake Havasu City, 84-year-old Douglas Norwood, and 78-year-old Janet Norwood both of LaRue were killed in a horrific crash on State Highway 155.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the fatal crash happened around 5 p.m. on April 18 at State Highway 155.

Reports say that a 2016 Ford Fusion, driven by Douglas Norwood coming out of a private driveway, failed to yield the right of way to a 2014 Honda Accord, driven by 42-year-old Srikar Mapakshi. Causing the Honda to hit the Ford.

The collision caused the Ford to cross into the southbound lanes and hit a 2018 Hyundai Elantra driven by 33-year-old Cassandra Tait of Palestine.

Authorities pronounced Norwood, his passenger Janet Norwood, and Mitchell, who is a passenger in Tait’s vehicle, dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, Mapakshi, Tait, and 54-year-old Lisa Crawford of Palestine, another passenger inside Tait’s vehicle, suffered injuries and were taken to the hospital.

DPS is investigating the fatal 3-vehicle collision.

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Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the bereaved families of the deceased. Our hearts are with you through these trying times. We also wish the injured people a quick recovery.

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Is It Possible for the Bereaved of Carol Mitchell and Company To File a Claim?

Dealing with a loved one’s sudden and tragic death is indeed painful. It would undoubtedly take a lot of time to recover from this loss.

However, the worst part to consider is when the death was a result of other people’s negligence.

That is why hiring a legal expert to help with a possible wrongful death claim is one of the best decisions one could make now.

Moreover, knowing that each state has laws covering who can file a wrongful death suit on behalf of the deceased is helpful. These people are related to or depend financially on the person who died. The law usually allows the following people to file a wrongful death case:

• Surviving spouses;
• Domestic partners (registered domestic partnership);
• Children of the deceased;
• Financial dependents, parents, and minors under the care of the deceased;
• Personal representatives.
• These people can differ from state to state.

Reach out to Sweet Lawyers if you lost a loved one in a traffic accident. Let us help you discover if you can file a case for your departed loved one.

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