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A Texas DPS trooper who survived a devastating crash on Interstate 45 in Navarro County is sharing his recovery journey more than three years later. According to NBC 5, Trooper Curtis Putz was seriously injured while working the scene of an 18-wheeler crash on an I-45 overpass when another vehicle lost control on ice, struck his SUV, and then hit him. Doctors reportedly told him he had only an 8% chance of survival. Putz spent three months in the hospital before being released in 2023. He later returned to full-time work with DPS and recently attended a Trauma Survivors Reunion at Baylor University Medical Center, where he thanked members of his care team and encouraged others facing long recoveries after catastrophic injuries. Why This Matters Crashes involving first responders, icy road conditions, and 18-wheeler crash scenes require a thorough investigation. A Texas injury lawyer can review whether another driver was speeding, driving too fast for road conditions, distracted, failed to move over, failed to slow down, or otherwise created a preventable danger near an emergency scene. Evidence can disappear quickly after a serious roadside or first responder crash. Black box data, dashcam footage, body camera footage, roadway conditions, weather reports, vehicle damage, crash scene photos, witness statements, police reports, and crash reconstruction evidence may all be critical to determining what happened and who may be responsible. How Wooley Law Can Help If you or your loved one was seriously injured in a Texas roadside crash, I-45 accident, first responder collision, icy roadway crash, or accident involving an 18-wheeler scene, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, physical impairment, disfigurement, and future care needs. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

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A fatal crash on the President George Bush Turnpike service road claimed the life of one driver early Saturday morning. According to Dallas police, officers responded around 2:10 a.m. to the eastbound service road of PGBT after a reported accident. Police said the car left the roadway, flipped over, and struck a pole. The driver died at the scene. Authorities had not released the driver’s identity or additional details about what caused the crash. The investigation remains ongoing. Why This Matters Fatal single-vehicle crashes require a thorough investigation, especially when a vehicle leaves the roadway, rolls over, and strikes a fixed object. A Texas wrongful death lawyer can review whether roadway design, poor lighting, dangerous roadside conditions, vehicle defects, tire failure, mechanical issues, speed, distraction, impairment, or another preventable factor contributed to the crash. Crash evidence can disappear quickly. Black box data, vehicle damage, roadway measurements, crash scene photos, surveillance footage, dashcam video, witness statements, police reports, medical examiner findings, and crash reconstruction evidence may all be critical to determining what happened and who may be responsible. How Wooley Law Can Help If your loved one was killed in a Dallas car accident, President George Bush Turnpike crash, PGBT service road wreck, or Texas wrongful death case involving a rollover collision, your family may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for funeral expenses, lost financial support, mental anguish, loss of companionship, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

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A major crash involving seven vehicles caused traffic delays on I-20 eastbound near Hallsville on Friday, May 15, 2026. According to CBS19, the crash happened Friday afternoon and involved two semi-truck trailers and five passenger vehicles. Multiple minor injuries were reported, and some people were transported to the hospital. Texas DPS Sgt. Adam Albritton said the incident began as one crash, which caused a chain reaction involving the seven vehicles. Officials said none of the reported injuries were serious, but the exact number and extent of injuries were not immediately known. The roadway began reopening to traffic around 6:31 p.m. Why This Matters Multi-vehicle crashes involving semi-trucks require a thorough investigation. A Texas truck accident lawyer can review whether driver fatigue, distraction, unsafe speed, following distance, sudden braking, lane changes, roadway conditions, or trucking company safety practices contributed to the chain-reaction crash. Truck accident evidence can disappear quickly. Black box data, driver logs, dashcam footage, inspection records, maintenance records, vehicle damage, crash scene photos, roadway debris, witness statements, police reports, and crash reconstruction evidence may all be critical to determining what happened and who may be responsible. How Wooley Law Can Help If you or your loved one was injured in a Hallsville 18-wheeler accident, I-20 crash, Harrison County collision, or Texas multi-vehicle truck wreck, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, property damage, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

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A deadly crash in Belton claimed the life of a driver after a two-vehicle collision sent a sanitation truck into a convenience store. According to KCEN, the crash happened around 12:30 p.m. along FM 439 at Lake Food Mart. The Bell County Sheriff’s Office said a Pure Sanitation Services trash truck and a car collided before the truck crashed through the store. The driver of the car died at the scene. The truck driver was taken to Baylor Scott & White hospital with unspecified injuries, and two people inside the store suffered minor injuries. Texas Highway Patrol is leading the investigation, and responding agencies included the Bell County Sheriff’s Office, Belton Police Department, Sparta Valley Fire Department, Belton EMS, and Texas DPS. Why This Matters Fatal crashes involving commercial service trucks require a thorough investigation. A Texas wrongful death lawyer can review whether driver distraction, speed, failure to yield, braking issues, vehicle maintenance, route safety, driver training, company policies, or another preventable factor contributed to the collision. Evidence can disappear quickly after a commercial truck crash. Black box data, dashcam footage, driver logs, inspection records, maintenance records, vehicle damage, store surveillance video, roadway debris, witness statements, police reports, and crash reconstruction evidence may all be critical to determining what happened and who may be responsible. How Wooley Law Can Help If your loved one was killed or injured in a Belton truck accident, FM 439 crash, Bell County commercial vehicle wreck, or Texas wrongful death case involving a sanitation truck, your family may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for funeral expenses, medical bills, lost financial support, mental anguish, loss of companionship, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

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If you have been involved in an accident related to autonomous vehicle technology or have concerns regarding product safety, it’s important to understand your rights. In Texas, you may be eligible to seek compensation for any injuries or damages incurred due to defective or unsafe products. Our team at Wooley Law can help you navigate these complex cases.

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A fatal 18-wheeler crash in Wichita County claimed the life of one person after a semi-truck overturned on U.S. Highway 287 near FM 2384 outside Electra. According to reports, the crash happened around 3:15 p.m. on March 23, 2026, when a Freightliner semi-truck traveling westbound reportedly left the roadway, overcorrected, struck a guardrail, and overturned. The driver, identified in reports as 62-year-old Bahadur Singh of Arizona, died from his injuries. Reports indicate the truck’s load shifted during the crash, and fuel was leaking from the overturned vehicle. Traffic on U.S. 287 was heavily impacted while emergency crews and investigators responded to the scene. The crash remains under investigation. Why This Matters Fatal 18-wheeler rollover crashes require a thorough investigation. A Texas wrongful death lawyer can review whether driver fatigue, distraction, unsafe speed, overcorrection, cargo shifting, improper loading, brake failure, tire failure, vehicle maintenance issues, roadway conditions, or trucking company safety practices contributed to the crash. Truck accident evidence can disappear quickly. Black box data, driver logs, electronic logging records, inspection reports, maintenance records, cargo securement records, dashcam footage, fuel spill cleanup records, vehicle damage, roadway debris, police reports, and crash reconstruction evidence may all be critical to determining what happened and who may be responsible. How Wooley Law Can Help If your loved one was killed in a Wichita County 18-wheeler accident, U.S. 287 truck crash, FM 2384 collision, or Texas wrongful death case involving a commercial vehicle, your family may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for funeral expenses, lost financial support, mental anguish, loss of companionship, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

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A multi-car crash was reported on the Grand Parkway, causing traffic delays as emergency crews responded to the scene. According to early reports, the crash involved multiple vehicles and impacted traffic in the area while officials worked to clear the roadway. Additional details about injuries, the number of vehicles involved, and the cause of the crash had not yet been released. Why This Matters Multi-vehicle crashes on major highways require a thorough investigation. A Texas car accident lawyer can review whether speeding, distracted driving, unsafe lane changes, following distance, impaired driving, roadway conditions, or vehicle defects contributed to the collision. Crash evidence can disappear quickly. Black box data, dashcam footage, vehicle damage, crash scene photos, roadway debris, surveillance video, witness statements, police reports, and crash reconstruction evidence may all be critical to determining what happened and who may be responsible. How Wooley Law Can Help If you or your loved one was injured in a Grand Parkway crash, Houston-area multi-car accident, SH 99 collision, or Texas highway wreck, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, future care needs, property damage, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

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A robotaxi operator serving Dallas is under federal investigation after a series of crashes involving its automated driving system. According to reports, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on May 6, 2026, that it is investigating Avride, Uber’s autonomous rideshare partner in Dallas, after 16 crashes in Austin and Dallas between December and March. At least nine of the crashes reportedly happened in Dallas. The investigation involves concerns that Avride vehicles may have executed lane changes into other vehicles or failed to avoid vehicles and objects in the roadway. NBC DFW reported that Uber began offering autonomous rides in Dallas through Avride in December, with safety operators in the driver’s seat. The crashes under investigation reportedly caused property damage and one alleged minor injury, and most occurred at speeds below 20 mph. Why This Matters Autonomous vehicle crashes require a thorough investigation to determine what happened and whether the incident could have been prevented. A Dallas autonomous vehicle accident lawyer can review whether sensor performance, software decision-making, lane-change programming, object detection, mapping data, remote support, safety driver conduct, vehicle maintenance, company safety protocols, or another preventable factor contributed to the crash. Important evidence can disappear quickly after a robotaxi crash. Vehicle data, sensor logs, onboard camera footage, software records, remote operator communications, safety driver records, company incident reports, traffic camera footage, dashcam video, witness statements, vehicle damage, police reports, and crash reconstruction evidence may all be critical to determining what happened and who may be responsible. How Wooley Law Can Help If you or your loved one was injured in a Dallas autonomous vehicle accident, Avride crash, Uber robotaxi collision, self-driving car wreck, or Texas automated driving system incident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, property damage, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

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One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash on the Texas 114 service road in Southlake. According to reports, the crash happened around 8:14 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in the 600 block of the eastbound Texas 114 service road at the Dove Road intersection. Southlake police said the crash involved two vehicles, and firefighters had to extricate one driver from a vehicle. That driver was taken to Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Grapevine, where they were later pronounced dead. The other driver was reportedly not injured, and police were still investigating the cause of the crash. Why This Matters Fatal two-vehicle crashes require a careful investigation to determine how the collision occurred and whether it could have been prevented. A Southlake car accident lawyer can review whether speeding, distraction, failure to yield, unsafe turning, traffic signal issues, visibility, roadway design, vehicle defects, or another factor contributed to the wreck. Evidence from a deadly intersection crash can be lost quickly once the vehicles are removed and the roadway is cleared. Police reports, crash scene photographs, vehicle damage, debris patterns, traffic camera footage, dashcam video, witness statements, medical records, and crash reconstruction findings may all help determine fault and protect a family’s legal rights. How Wooley Law Can Help If your family lost a loved one in a Southlake car accident, Texas 114 service road crash, Dove Road collision, Tarrant County wreck, or North Texas fatal crash, you may have legal options to pursue accountability and compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

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A crash involving an 18-wheeler shut down southbound lanes of East Loop 338 near 87th Street in Odessa. According to reports, Odessa police said the crash involved a semi-truck and resulted in a diesel spill. Both southbound lanes of East Loop 338 just south of 87th Street were expected to remain closed for several hours while crews responded to the spill and cleared the scene. Drivers were urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes. Why This Matters Semi-truck crashes involving fuel spills require a careful investigation, even when injuries are not immediately reported. A Texas truck accident lawyer can review whether driver fatigue, distraction, speed, unsafe lane changes, brake problems, tire failure, fuel system issues, truck maintenance, roadway conditions, or another factor contributed to the crash. Evidence from a commercial vehicle crash can be cleared quickly once the roadway reopens. Police reports, crash scene photographs, vehicle damage, diesel spill cleanup records, inspection reports, maintenance files, driver records, black box data, dashcam footage, witness statements, and crash reconstruction findings may all help determine what happened and who may be responsible. How Wooley Law Can Help If you or your loved one was injured in an Odessa semi-truck accident, East Loop 338 crash, 87th Street collision, diesel spill incident, or West Texas commercial vehicle wreck, you may have legal options to pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, property damage, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

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One person was killed in a major crash involving an 18-wheeler on Interstate 35W in Alvarado. According to reports, Alvarado police said the crash happened Tuesday afternoon near southbound I-35W and County Road 604. The wreck forced all southbound lanes to close temporarily while emergency crews and investigators worked at the scene. Additional details about the cause of the crash and the identity of the victim were not immediately released. Why This Matters Crashes involving 18-wheelers require a careful investigation to determine what happened and whether the collision could have been prevented. A Texas truck accident lawyer can review whether driver fatigue, distraction, speed, following distance, unsafe lane changes, brake issues, tire failure, maintenance problems, cargo concerns, roadway conditions, or another factor contributed to the crash. Evidence from a fatal truck accident can be cleared quickly once the highway reopens. Black box data, driver logs, inspection records, maintenance files, dashcam footage, vehicle damage, crash scene photographs, roadway marks, witness statements, police reports, and crash reconstruction findings may all help determine fault. How Wooley Law Can Help If your family lost a loved one in an Alvarado 18-wheeler accident, I-35W crash, County Road 604 collision, Johnson County truck wreck, or Texas commercial vehicle accident, you may have legal options to pursue accountability and compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

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Two drivers were seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 144 South in Granbury. According to local officials, the crash happened around 7:13 a.m. in the 3000 block of Highway 144 South at Rock Harbor Drive, just south of Stumpy’s. Granbury Police, Granbury Fire, and Texas EMS responded to the scene. Because of the severity of the collision, both northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 144 were diverted for approximately two hours. Drivers from two of the vehicles were flown by CareFlite and Air Evac Lifeteam helicopters to a Fort Worth hospital with serious bodily injuries. Granbury police said the initial investigation indicated that the alleged at-fault driver was traveling southbound and made a left-hand turn in front of northbound traffic, outside of an intersection, failing to yield the right of way and causing the crash. The roadway has since reopened. Why This Matters Serious crashes involving left turns and failure to yield require a careful investigation to determine exactly how the collision occurred. A Texas car accident lawyer can review whether driver inattention, failure to yield, unsafe turning, speed, visibility, roadway design, traffic conditions, vehicle defects, or another factor contributed to the wreck. Evidence from a major crash can be lost quickly once the roadway is reopened and vehicles are removed. Police reports, crash scene photographs, vehicle damage, roadway markings, debris patterns, witness statements, dashcam footage, medical records, helicopter transport records, and crash reconstruction findings may all help determine fault and protect the injured victims’ legal rights. How Wooley Law Can Help If you or your loved one was seriously injured in a Granbury car accident, Highway 144 crash, Rock Harbor Drive collision, Hood County wreck, or Texas failure-to-yield accident, you may have legal options to pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, property damage, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.