A March 4, 2010 myfoxdfw.com article reported that a male motorist was killed in a single-vehicle accident at the entrance of the Cedar Crest Park Golf Course. According to the article, investigators covering the accident believe that the man was operating his SUV above the speed limit when driving along Cedar Crest Blvd. At the time of the article’s release, the fatal collision appears to have stemmed from the motorist running a stop sign, traveling onto the curb, and then crashing through a fence and into a tree with tremendous force. As a result of the serious impact of the fatal crash, the engine of the SUV was entirely stripped from the vehicle.
Whether an auto accident in Dallas involves one vehicle or multiple cars, the consequences of high-speed crashes can be devastating for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. Although it is unclear whether the motorist in the above incident was operating his SUV while under the influence of alcohol, drunk drivers cause far too many injury and fatal crashes on Texas roads each year. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, there were 3,109 fatal crashes in 2008, in which 877 were caused by a motorist driving while under the influence of alcohol. During the same year, 611 people lost their lives in accidents along city streets.
At Steele Law, P.C., our skilled Dallas car accident law firm has helped those injured in collisions caused by another driver’s negligence or distracted driving practices. We understand the many emotional, physical, and financial challenges that auto accidents often pose for injury victims and their families.
