18-Wheeler Fatality Accident in Leander, Texas
18-Wheeler Fatality in Leander Texas by Austin, Texas 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer Justin A. Hill
A tragic accident between an 18-wheeler and a Jeep has led to the death of Justin Fajkus, a 21 year old Kempner, Texas man. There are multiple articles regarding this accident. From KXAN.com:
An attempt to dodge a turning semi-truck led to a deadly collision for a Kempner man on Wednesday morning. The Williamson County accident left one dead and nine injured. The Department of Public Safety confirmed Thomas Justin Fajkus, 21, died in the collision, which occurred just before 9 a.m. on US 193 at the intersection of County Road 258. According to the DPS, Fajkus attempted to avoid a semi-truck trailer turning right off US 183. When Fajkus passed on the right, he ended up hitting a second semi-truck trailer. Fajkus was pronounced dead at the scene. He was wearing a seat belt, according to the DPS. No charges were filed against any of the vehicles in the accident.
KWTX.com reports:
One person is dead following a two-vehicle collision Wednesday morning involving a jeep and an 18-wheeler. Department of Public Safety dispatcher Scarborough told News 10 the collision occurred at 8:46 a.m. Wednesday along US 183 in Williamson County. Reading from the motor vehicle collision report, Scarborough said Thomas Justin Fajkus, 21, of Kempner, was traveling northbound in his 1994 Jeep behind a 2006 Peterbilt 18-wheeler, driven by Michael Sample of Round Rock. The DPS trooper investigating the collision determined that, when Sample veered left to make the right-hand right onto Williamson CR 258, the Jeep moved to the northbound shoulder of US 183 to pass on the right. While trying to evade the first truck, the Jeep struck a second 18-wheeler, a 2001 Peterbilt driven by Miguel Medina Pastenes, of Round Rock, which was waiting at a stop sign to turn onto US 183. Williamson County Justice of the Peace Edna Staudt declared Fajkus dead at the scene at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
And, KXXV.com report:
A 21-year-old Kempner man is dead after colliding with an 18-wheeler on Highway 183 Wednesday morning. DPS Troopers tell News Channel 25 Thomas Justin Fajkus, of Kempner, was trying to pass an 18-wheeler on the right when the big rig’s driver initiated a turn. Fajkus took evasive action by swerving to the right; troopers say he collided with a second 18-wheeler stopped at a stop sign. Fajkus was pronounced dead a the scene.
18-wheelers continue to be very serious dangers on the roads. As the article illustrates, the way they drive alone present peculiar dangers to those on the road. If someone you know was injured or killed as the result of an 18-wheeler accident, big rig accident or tractor-trailer accident, encourage them to immediately contact a competent attorney for advice. It is extremely important to do this quickly to ensure that evidence is preserved, statements are taken, and the rights of all claimants are protected.
