Wichita Falls, TX – Accident on US-287 Claims Life of Destiny Raye Wilson

Wichita Falls, TX (August 18, 2020) – An automobile accident reported in the Wichita Falls area early Tuesday morning claimed the life of one victim and left two other people seriously injured.

According to reports provided by local news sources, a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander occupied by a man, a woman, and a child was traveling on Interstate 287, in the area just south of Jolly, when the vehicle collided with a train for unknown reasons. The vehicle rolled over during the collision, ejecting the female driver. The Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the site of the crash with emergency medical personnel. The female victim was located outside of the vehicle and was immediately declared deceased at the scene. An adult male and an infant were both located inside the vehicle with critical injuries. Both victims were transported to United Regional Hospital for treatment of injuries. Authorities later identified the female victim as 21-year-old Destiny Raye Wilson. The man was identified as 22-year-old Demetric Clark.

At this time, troopers with DPS are investigating the crash.

Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and everyone who has been affected by this fatal accident.

Fatal Car Accidents in Texas

Car accidents in the state of Texas have an overwhelming impact on the lives of numerous families. In fact, more than 270,000 injury accidents occur in our state annually. Although we would like to think that every person involved in a crash is able to get the medical treatment they need to recover from their injuries, this is not the reality of the situation. Instead, more than 3,600 people injured in these accidents end up passing away each year.

Although we can take various steps toward ensuring the safety of other motorists sharing the road, we cannot guarantee that others will act responsibly while sharing the roads with us. Many victims involved in collisions end up losing their lives of being injured in accidents that are completely avoidable. Statistics show that around 80% of all fatal collisions are a result of driver error. When drivers are intoxicated, distracted, or engaging in reckless behaviors while driving, they place others at extraordinary risk of being harmed. If you have been impacted by a fatal car accident, you should seek legal guidance from a Texas wrongful death attorney as soon as possible.

Working with a knowledgeable legal team in the aftermath of a fatal collision can greatly improve your chances of recovering and getting the justice you deserve. Texas car accident attorney Tara Gilmore-Low at Low Law Firm has extensive experience helping grieving families move forward after losing loved ones in completely avoidable accidents. Although there is no amount of compensation that will ever make us whole again after a tragic loss, having the resources available can help those impacted by fatal car accidents move forward and cover the financial burdens they face. Contact our knowledgeable personal injury attorneys in Abilene at (325) 455-1889 to see how our team can help you.

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