Grand Prairie, — A single car traveling along Interstate 20 in Grand Prairie was speeding around 10 PM. The crash took place near State Highway 161. One of the five passengers in the speeding vehicle Derrick Hall, 17, sustained serious injuries after the accident. After arriving at the hospital he died. The other four passengers, which names were not disclosed,...
Continue ReadingIn the chaos and confusion that ensues after a car accident, you will most definitely breathe a sigh of relief when you realize that you did not suffer injuries in the crash. It will not be necessary to call 911, head to the emergency room, or go through the tough recovery process. You will not miss any work due...
Continue ReadingEl Paso, Texas, — A semi-truck traveling west on I-10 turned over at around 4 AM Sunday between. The crash was between Lordsburg and Deming. The passenger of the truck, Zhang Wenbo, 36, of Chino Hills, California, died at the scene of the accident. The driver of the vehicle, whose name was not disclosed, was taken to a nearby hospital...
Continue ReadingRicardo, Texas — A Monday morning accident involving a TXDOT truck has left eight people injured, one of which is in critical condition. According to a DPS spokesperson, a family of seven was traveling back home to Houston on U.S. Highway 77 when they crashed into a TXDOT Scorpion truck that was flashing information along the freeway. All members of...
Continue ReadingSmith County, Texas — A fatal mid-morning car crash on Monday has left three dead in Smith County, Texas. The two-vehicle accident occurred around 11:30 a.m. near the intersection of FM 2767 and FM 757 causing FM 2767 to be blocked. Local police urged motorists traveling on FM 2767 to find alternative routes to their destinations. No other information is known...
Continue ReadingHOUSTON, Texas — A crash that occurred early Sunday morning in southwest Houston has left a motorcyclist dead. The accident happened around 4:30 am near Hillcroft in the 6300 block of Richmond Avenue. According to reports, the motorcyclist was traveling westbound on Richmond Avenue when it collided with a vehicle that was exiting a driveway. When officers arrived at...
Continue ReadingCORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A storage tank explosion at a Texas petroleum facility left seven injured on Saturday morning. According to Mark Calhoun, operations manager for Magellan Midstream Partners, the explosion erupted after a fire started at about 10:00 am near the crude oil storage tank. At the time of the incident, the tank was being cleaned and inspected. “As...
Continue ReadingORANGE COUNTY, Texas — A crash Saturday night involving a motorcyclist and SUV has left two dead. The accident happened at the intersection of FM 105 and Lakeview Cutoff in Orange County around 7:00 pm, according to Texas DPS Sgt. Stephanie Davis. According to reports, a 2002 Honda motorcycle was traveling southbound on FM 105 while a 2012 Toyota...
Continue ReadingThis year for Giving Tuesday, Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C. took part in supporting Casa de Peregrinos. Our attorneys set a $10,000 match to provide holiday meals for families in need in the community. “For the last 5 years, the people of southern New Mexico have allowed Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C. to represent them in some of the most serious...
Continue ReadingHOUSTON, Texas — A crash on the I-45 freeway early Thursday morning has left one woman dead. According to reports, the accident occurred around 5:20 AM when a woman attempted to cross the freeway and was hit by an oncoming vehicle. The vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with officials. Police closed down I-45 at West Road for...
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