Houston, Texas is home to nearly 2.3 million people. With such a large population, the streets are consistently bustling with drivers and pedestrians. In today’s busy world, people walking the streets are often distracted by digital devices. The term “pedestrian”...
Person in Wheelchair Struck and Killed While Crossing Holmes Road in Houston
Just before 6:00 a.m., a person in a wheelchair crossing a street in southeast Houston died after being struck by a vehicle. The accident occurred on Holmes Road near Scott Street. According to Houston Police, the area is not well-lit....
Pastor Fatally Struck on Sherman Highway While Helping Stranded Motorist
In a tragic accident on July 18, 2020, Houston-area pastor John Powell was struck and killed by a semi-truck as he tried to help another victim of a traffic crash. The accident happened at about 11:30 Saturday evening. A Dodge...
Pedestrian Laws in Texas
The 2017 Houston-Galveston Area Council’s Mobility Report showed an increase in crashes involving bicyclists and pedestrians. In 2016, 1,944 accidents in the region involved pedestrians – an increase of 46% from 2015. If you frequently walk in the city of...
Consequences of Hitting a Pedestrian in Texas
Texas is not one of the safest states for pedestrians. In 2016, a total of 678 pedestrians died in the Lone Star State. This is an increase of 21.5% from 2015. Motorists, pedestrians, and third parties have been at fault...