San Angelo, TX – US-277 Crash Claims Life of Daniel Clain Lott

San Angelo, TX (December 21, 2020) – A vehicle collision reported in the San Angelo area on Saturday evening claimed the life of a man from the Abilene area. At around 8 p.m., on December 19, the San Angelo Police Department, firefighters, and EMS responded to the site of a crash on US Highway 277.

Reports from the police show that 60-year-old Daniel Clain Lott was traveling north on US Highway 277 in a 2006 Toyota Camry when he collided head-on with a 2013 GMC Sierra pickup truck.

Lott was fatally injured in the accident. Police arrived at the site of the crash and declared the man deceased.

The driver and passenger in the GMC, identified as 57-year-old Alvin New and his wife 59-year-old Shelly New, were both transported to Shannon Medical Center for the treatment of injuries. The crash remains under investigation with the police in Abilene at this time.

Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and everyone who was 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. Not only do families face overwhelming mental and emotional consequences after losing loved ones, but they are often forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on end of life expenses. 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. Schedule a free, no-obligation case evaluation to discuss the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s accident to determine the best legal options available to get you the justice you deserve.

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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.