Midland, TX – Andrea Pruneda Killed in crash on Rankin Highway

Midland, TX (July 23, 2020) – An automobile accident reported early Thursday claimed the life of one woman in the Midland area. Just before 6 a.m., on July 23, the Midland Police Department responded to the scene of a collision on Rankin Highway.

Reports provided by police show that a collision involving a dark-colored Kia Sorrento SUV and a pedestrian occurred on Rankin Highway near the intersection of Wilcott Avenue. Authorities arrived at the scene to find 68-year-old Andrea Pruneda severely injured on the side of the road. Pruneda was rushed to Midland Memorial Hospital for treatment. Authorities confirmed that Ms. Pruneda succumbed to her injuries after arriving. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Andrea Pruneda at this time. Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Fatal Car Accidents in Texas

Every two minutes, someone is injured in a car accident somewhere in our state. These accidents add up to more than 270,000 people injured annually as a result of traffic-related incidents. Although we hope that everyone involved in unexpected collisions is able to recover from their injuries, this is not always the case. In fact, thousands of people die as a result of crashes caused by negligent and reckless drivers throughout the state.

On average, ten people are killed in motor vehicle accidents across the state of Texas daily. These accidents add up to more than 3,600 lives lost during each year. Around 17% of those killed in traffic-related incidents throughout our state are pedestrians. These preventable accidents continue to cause overwhelming mental and emotional suffering for families who are forced to endure the consequences of losing loved ones unexpectedly. Not only are families forced to experience overwhelming mental and emotional pain and suffering after an unexpected loss, but they are often forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on funerals while dealing with lost earnings and other financial burdens. Although it can seem as if no amount of compensation will ever make us whole again after losing loved ones in accidents that are completely avoidable, families can work with wrongful death attorneys in Texas to obtain the compensation they need to cover the financial burdens they face moving forward.

Texas pedestrian accident attorney Tara Gilmore-Low at Low Law Firm understands that there are few things more devastating than the sudden loss of a loved one, especially when they lose their lives in accidents that could have been prevented. For this reason, we strive to help families collect the maximum amount of compensation available while holding wrongdoers accountable for their actions. Contact our knowledgeable personal injury attorneys in Abilene at (325) 455-1889 to see how our team can help you.

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Disclaimer: As highly esteemed members of the local Abilene, Texas law community, the Low Law Firm creates these posts to inform and educate our fellow community members about the dangers associated with injury accidents in Texas.  We hope that through awareness, people will use caution when operating a motor vehicle in an effort to avoid such accidents. This is not a business solicitation and should not be viewed as such. The safety information provided in these posts is not intended to be medical advice or legal advice. All photos used in this post are not photos of the accident described.