1 Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash in Edcouch

One woman was killed and three people were left injured following a two-vehicle crash in Edcouch on July 18. Read about the details of the crash and more information about the danger posed by car accidents from your McAllen car accident attorneys at the Villalobos Law Firm.

The Deadly Crash

On the morning of Tuesday, July 18, two vehicles collided on Highway 107 to the west of Mile 2. An 87-year-old woman was killed in the accident, and two more women and a 5-year-old boy were hospitalized following the incident.

Both vehicles were traveling on Highway 107 at the time of the crash, but the cause and details of the collision have not yet been reported. The identities and severity of the victims’ injuries also have not been released by police.

The investigation into this incident remains ongoing, and authorities are actively seeking information from victims and witnesses.

How Dangerous Are Texas Car Accidents?

Thankfully, the majority of Texas car accidents don’t result in any kind of injury at all. According to data from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), 65% of all Texas car accidents in 2022 were non-injury crashes. While this is certainly a majority, it still means that roughly one out of every three accidents does lead to some kind of injury.

Out of those accidents that do result in some kind of injury, just 2% lead to a fatality, which means that less than 1% of all Texas car accidents are deadly. Roughly, one out of every 150 Texas car crashes leads to at least one death.

Of course, severe injuries also have the potential to seriously impact your life. Out of all Texas car accidents, 3% resulted in some kind of serious injury, including fatalities. That means that for every 100 car accidents, 3 accidents cause at least one serious injury.

Common and Severe Texas Car Accident Injuries

Based on the numbers, if you are injured in a car accident, it will most likely be a minor injury. Still, while serious car accident injuries are rare, they do happen. It’s important to practice safe driving and wear your seat belt to avoid both common and severe car accident injuries:

• Whiplash
• Bruising
• Cuts and abrasions
• Broken bones and fractures
• Concussion
• Sprains and strains
• Head and brain injuries
• Back and neck injuries
• Burns

Reports vary regarding which type of car accident injury is actually the most common, but the majority of car accident injuries are most likely made up of bruising and whiplash.

If you’ve been injured in a Texas car accident, a McAllen car accident attorney can tell you more about your options.

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