It was recently reported that the East Freeway near Baytown, Texas, was the scene of a major vehicle crash involving a total of eight cars. The wreck occurred around midnight on December 6th, causing a 7-hour shutdown of the entire freeway.
BAYTOWN, Texas (KTRK) — A woman was driving the wrong way when she crashed into a truck, leading to an oil spill on the I-10 East Freeway eastbound at N. Main in Baytown on Tuesday morning.
Police say the woman was on the wrong side of the road when she hit a 2007 Freightliner with semi-trailer head-on.
The woman was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital. ABC13 is working to get an update on her condition.
As a Houston Personal Injury Lawyer, I understand how these kinds of accidents can be incredibly dangerous. Even when people aren’t physically injured, the emotional trauma of being involved in a crash can be difficult to overcome. This is why I’m always so passionate about helping victims of vehicle collisions get the compensation they deserve.
Houston Wrong-Way Crash Attorney is Here for You
Wrong-way crashes are one of the most dangerous and deadly types of auto accidents. Due to the high speeds and the inability of the drivers involved to react quickly, wrong-way crashes often result in fatalities. These accidents occur when a driver enters a highway or other roadway going in the wrong direction and collides with oncoming traffic.
Due to the fact that wrong-way crashes typically occur at high speeds, the consequences of such an accident are often catastrophic. The impact of one or more vehicles going in opposite directions at such speeds can cause major damage and injuries to both parties involved. These injuries can often be fatal due to the shock of the collision and the inability of those involved to brace themselves for the impact. Even the most experienced drivers have difficulty reacting quickly enough to avoid a wrong-way accident.
Wrong-way crashes are far too common and far too deadly. Drivers must be aware of their surroundings and of the potential for wrong-way crashes in order to stay safe on the road. Employing defensive driving techniques and being aware of the signs of someone driving in the wrong direction can help drivers avoid wrong-way crashes.
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