San Angelo, TX – Accident on US-87 Leaves Two People Injured

San Angelo, TX (August 25, 2020) – An auto accident reported on Friday evening in the San Angelo area sent two victims to area hospitals with injuries. On August 21, the San Angelo Police Department and firefighters responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on US Highway 87.

Reports provided by authorities show that a vehicle was attempting to turn onto US Highway 87 from Farm to Market Road 2105 when the vehicle was struck by a second vehicle at the intersection. A red Ford Ranger and a silver Chevrolet SUV were both severely damaged in the crash. Two ambulances were requested to the site of the crash. Both victims were treated at the scene and transported to area hospitals for treatment. Deputies from the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Texas Department of Public Safety with directing traffic through the area. At this time, the Department of Public Safety is investigating the collision.

Our thoughts are with the victims injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.

Car Accidents in Texas

No one plans to be involved in an auto accident. Regardless of how safe and proactive we are as drivers, we cannot predict the actions of other motorists sharing the road. The unfortunate truth is that nearly 80% of collisions throughout our state each year are caused by driver error. When drivers talk or text on cell phones, change radios, eat, or drive impaired, they place the lives of thousands of others sharing the road at risk.

Each year, auto accidents leave more than 265,000 people in Texas injured. Although the vast majority of collisions result in minor injuries, nearly 20,000 victims are hospitalized with life-altering injuries. Brain and spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and other catastrophic injuries require extensive and painful treatment. Although there are various medications, surgeries, therapy options, and other forms of care available to help victims in the aftermath of collisions, all treatment comes at an extraordinary cost for victims. Rather than moving forward after an accident alone, you should consider reaching out to a car accident attorney in Abilene to explore legal options available for you. Quite often, victims injured in collisions resulting from the negligence of others are able to collect compensation to cover medical treatment, lost wages, and a variety of other costs they face moving forward. Working with a competent legal team in the aftermath of your accident can help to ensure your legal rights are protected.

The Abilene personal injury attorneys at Low Law Firm strive to help victims move forward from their accidents in the best way possible. Our attorneys provide effective and responsive legal representation to help our clients maximize their recoveries after being injured in car accidents. If you have sustained injuries in an accident as a result of another driver’s actions, contact the personal injury attorneys in Texas at Low Law Firm by calling (325) 455-1889 to see how we can help you. Schedule a free case evaluation at your earliest convenience to explore legal options available to you.

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