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Family Sues After Deputy Constable Killed in I-10 Truck Crash

Family Sues After Deputy Constable Killed in I-10 Truck Crash - Other
Thursday, April 30, 2026

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The family of a Jefferson County reserve deputy constable has filed a wrongful death lawsuit after she was killed in a crash on I-10 near Winnie while assisting with traffic control in a construction zone. Reports state that an 18-wheeler struck her patrol vehicle while its emergency lights were activated. The lawsuit alleges the truck driver was inattentive and speeding, and also claims the construction contractor failed to properly secure the work zone. This tragedy highlights how complex fatal work-zone truck crashes can be. A Texas wrongful death attorney can investigate whether the truck driver reduced speed, kept a proper lookout, obeyed construction-zone safety rules, and whether the work zone had proper warning signs, barriers, lane closures, crash trucks, or traffic-control protections. When a commercial truck crash happens in a construction zone, liability may extend beyond the driver. The trucking company, construction contractor, maintenance providers, or other responsible parties may all need to be examined. Families should act quickly in these cases. Critical evidence may include dashcam footage, cell phone records, GPS data, black box data, maintenance logs, work-zone plans, driver logs, and witness statements. If your loved one was killed in a Texas 18-wheeler crash or work-zone accident, your family may have the right to pursue justice and compensation. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

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