Houston, TX (April 17, 2024) – There were reported injuries after a car accident in the Houston area on Tuesday, April 16. The collision was reported that afternoon around 2:34 p.m. at the intersection of Westheimer Road and Edloe Street. A gray vehicle and a silver vehicle reportedly collided at the scene.
Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt, but the number and severity of the resulting injuries have not yet been confirmed. The injured parties were provided aid at the scene by attending medical personnel, and those requiring further treatment were later hospitalized by ambulance. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided at this time. The area was temporarily closed as local authorities worked to clear the site of the resulting wreckage and other debris. Tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting debris and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Crashes in Texas
Texas is once again among the states with the highest number of traffic accidents, according to the latest crash data. Texas is the second-biggest state and a center of national trade, with more automobiles on the road than ever before. The Texas Department of Transportation recorded 3,610 vehicle accident deaths in Texas in a recent year with an estimated $39,200,000,000 in economic damages. These numbers demonstrate the growing risks of the state’s roads.
If you or someone close to you is hurt in a crash, you may be able to pursue a claim for compensation with the help of a trained Houston car crash lawyer. Your very way of life is often on the line after a crash. Contact the offices of The Edwards Law Firm today at 361-217-6679.