Texas Police Officer Dies in Wreck on I-35
As reported by pro8news.com, a Laredo police officer lost his life, and his wife remains in critical condition, following a tragic crash that happened yesterday on Interstate 35. The Texas Department of Public Safety hasn’t released the couple’s names, pending family notification of the accident. Texas DPS Corporal Frank Hernandez said that department has limited information regarding the wreck, but confirmed that it involved a motorcycle that ended up in the highway median. The Laredo Police Department officer involved was off-duty at the time of the collision, for which the cause remains unknown. Officials are still investigating the circumstances of the accident, including why the driver lost control of the bike, and if any other vehicles were involved in the crash. “screenshot via pro8news” Following the wreck, numerous law enforcement officials rushed to the scene of the serious traffic crash. According to the news article, the deceased officer’s wife is hospitalized in San Antonio, where she is reported as responsive yet critical. Interstate-35 is the site of many Texas motorcycle, car and truck accidents each year, including a number of fatal motor vehicle wrecks. Anyone who is injured in any type of accident on a Texas roadway, or who loses a loved one in a wreck in Texas, should consult an experienced San Antonio personal injury lawyer for advice. Even minor car wrecks can result in injuries with long-term implications, and if a family member has died in a crash, there could be grounds for filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Texas state court. Due to the complexity of Texas’s personal injury laws, it’s best to immediately contact a San Antonio, Texas car and truck wreck lawyer if you’re considering legal action following a Texas motor vehicle crash.
