It has been a very tragic weekend in Houston when 10 people died in car accidents in less than one day.
The death toll started with a suspected street race between two trucks, with both trucks losing control and hitting light poles on the feeder road to the Gulf Freeway. That truck wreck claimed 3 lives with a forth person was injured and taken to Ben Taub Hospital.
In another accident, on the Southwest Freeway, a driver going the wrong way was killed and the other driver was seriously injured. Police officers are currently investigating the crash.
A Houston area pedestrian was struck and killed while walking in a lane of traffic, it is reported.
An elderly man died when his vehicle a Toyota Camry left the roadway and struck a tree.
These stories should serve as a wake up call to all Houstonians to be extra cautious when driving at night, and to understand that sometimes things beyond your control may well put you in an emergency situation. Be ready and drive safety.
NHTSA has published a study on drowsy driving that asserts that the largest category of sleepy drivers are young males, ages 16 to 29, shift workers who work at night and people with sleep problems.
While the study provides many statistics, the findings boil down to good old common sense. If you are tired don't drive, if you have sleep problems seek help from a qualified medical provider, and do not drink
If you have lost a family member in a wrongful death auto accident, and would like to speak with an attorney with out obligation, call the Baumgartner Law Firm.
