Teen killed after being broadsided by 18-wheeler

A 15-year-old was killed in a car accident involving an 18-wheeler. The accident took place on Tuesday evening near Muleshoe, Texas. The driver, Eric Zille, failed to yield to the right of way, which resulted in his car being broadsided by the 18-wheeler.

Zille and a passenger were traveling in a 2007 Chevy Impala when they pulled out onto U.S. 84 in the direct path of an oncoming 18-wheeler.

The victim killed in the crash was Zille’s passenger, Lizette Sandoval, also 15. Zille was flown to University Medical center. His current condition has not been released.

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Sadly, car accidents involving 18-wheelers all too often end in fatalities. Tractor trailers are simply bigger and more powerful than the average motor vehicle, which leads to serious injuries and sometimes even death for the person or persons riding in the car.

Fears | Nachawati represents car accidents victims, including those who have been in an accident with an 18-wheeler, in bringing Texas personal injury lawsuits. For a free legal consultation with a Texas personal injury lawyer, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584 for a free consultation. 

 

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