A woman and a child, whose relationship with each other was not specified, died on a road in Killeen after they were hit by a car. The accident happened around midnight. Both of the victims will have autopsies performed on them.
Motorist strikes, critically injures man
A pedestrian accident in the Killeen area left one man critically injured recently. Police who investigated the incident said that the man had to be airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. The driver of the car who hit the man remained at the scene and was not physically injured in the crash.
Killeen-area motorcycle ride raises awareness
The annual Do You See Me Now Motorcycle Ride, which has been taking place annually for the past 7 years, brought 500 motorcyclists to the Killeen community recently.
The most common type of distracted driving is surprising
Texting and driving has received a lot of attention both in the media and in the halls of government, including the Texas Legislature, of late, and it is little surprise that such is the case.
Is there anything I shouldn't do after an accident?
Most residents of the Killeen and Fort Hood areas have some idea of what to do should they get into an accident. For example, they probably know that they need to remain at the scene, try to help anyone who is hurt and call the police at the appropriate time.
A second of distracted driving can cause a crash
While most residents of the Killeen and Fort Hood areas probably recognize that it takes some time and distance to stop a car, they may not really stop to think exactly how long a car or, especially, a large commercial vehicle like a truck is going to travel before it is able to stop.
Thanksgiving grocery shopping injuries
Thanksgiving is almost here, which means the holiday season is about to be in full swing. As you prepare for dinner parties and family functions, you are sure to take a lot of trips to the grocery store. While shopping at the supermarket may feel normal, it can sometimes lead to an injury.
The Stats On Trucking Accidents
It is the stuff of nightmares, but for too many people, a truck accident is a reality and not a bad dream. Texas leads the nation in the number of truck accident fatalities, a statistic that brings no pride to the Lone Star State. The state with the next highest number of commercial truck accident fatalities is California, with only half as many.
How is pain and suffering calculated?
Being involved in a car accident leaves not only physical scars but also emotional ones. While the physical ones may appear to be healing, the emotional ones often take longer to recover from and may require some assistance to come to terms with. But with medical expenses and property damage bills piling up as a result of the accident, not many Texas residents consider getting their emotional well-being sorted out after a crash. This is where pursuing a personal injury claim against the negligent driver may be helpful.
When truckers are distracted
Anytime you get behind the wheel of your car, you undoubtedly face distraction. Other motorists, children demanding attention and roadside attractions are just a few of the things that can divert your attention away from the immediate task at hand, and just as you face such distractions, so, too, do commercial truckers.
