6 Hospitalized Following 5 Vehicle Crash in Pharr
Six people were hospitalized following a crash involving five vehicles in Pharr, Texas, on August 5. Learn more about the details of the crash and tips for staying safe while driving on Texas roadways from your McAllen car accident attorneys.
The Major Car Crash
According to reports from the Department of Public Safety (DPS), officers responded to a major collision in Pharr on Saturday, August 5. The collision involved five vehicles and resulted in the hospitalization of six victims.
The collision occurred at 12:45 p.m. in the westbound lanes of I-2 at Cage Boulevard. No major injuries were reported in connection with the crash. The collision caused traffic to back up on the expressway for hours following the incident. The scene was cleared by 3 p.m., according to the officers involved.
An investigation into the incident by the Pharr Police Department remains ongoing.
How Many People Are Involved in Texas Car Accidents?
Every year, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) releases data regarding the auto accidents that occurred in the state during the previous year. According to the TxDOT, in 2022, nearly 1.5 million people were involved in a total of just over 555,000 accidents. This means each accident involved an average of 2.6 people.
Out of all of those involved in Texas car accidents last year, just under 5,000, or 0.3%, were killed. An additional 19,000 people, or just over 1%, were seriously injured. Non-injured people accounted for 78% of all accident victims. In other words, roughly 8 out of every ten people involved in Texas car accidents don’t sustain any kind of injury.
Staying Safe on Texas Roads
While the majority of Texas car accidents do not result in any sort of injury, each accident represents a chance that someone can get seriously hurt. As drivers, it’s important that we do everything we can to keep ourselves and everyone else on the road safe. Do your part to keep Texas roads safe by following the tips below:
- Don’t speed
- Follow all signage
- Don’t drive while distracted
- Don’t drive under the influence
- Always use your signals
- Avoid driving in poor weather or visibility
- Avoid driving drowsy
- Always wear seatbelts
- Pay attention to your surroundings
- Avoid truck no-zones
Remember: each car accident involves an average of 2.6 people. That means that when you choose to drive unsafely, you’re putting not just yourself but also potentially several other people at risk of harm. Make the smart choice when you’re on the road and do everything you can to keep safe. Getting somewhere sooner is never worth risking your health or your life.
