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Are you wondering about the latest Texas accident news?  The Houston accident lawyers of Denena & Points stay on top of the latest accident news stories and provide them to you in one centralized place.  Check back often for late breaking stories.

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Truck Wrecks

• Truck Plunges into the Bayou
  Aug 24, 2010

  At about 8:30 a.m. on July 29, an eighteen-wheel truck crashed into the Bayou Pierre in Texas City. The wreck occurred when the empty truck, which normally carries used grease, hit the guardrail in a construction zone in the 4300 block of the expressway and fell into the bayou. 

  The police report that the driver of the truck owned by Liquid Environmental Solutions lost control when he made the detour to the expressway feeder road. The police cited the truck driver for speeding. The driver sustained minor injuries. 

  It took nearly six hours and the help of several crews, including the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Texas General Land Office Oil Spill Response Crew, the Texas Department of Transportation, the Texas City Fire and Police departments, the Texas-New Mexico Power, and AT&T, to clean up the wreck site and pull the truck from the bayou. Although the truck was empty, it was necessary to take precautions to ensure that oil leakage did not occur. 

  Even though the truck wreck was the first since construction began, there was previous concern about whether danger existed for drivers who failed to slow down when exiting to the feeder.

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• Tow Truck Driver Dies in Wreck
  Aug 20, 2010

  A tow truck driver died at the scene of a wreck in northeast Houston on August 6. At the time of the accident, police were unsure how it occurred. The police now believe that the driver of the tow truck, Rogelio Flores, was racing with another tow truck driver down Jenson to an accident scene at around 1:00 a.m.
  
  The police report that as the drivers approached the intersection at Laura Koppe, Flores’ truck collided with a Nissan 240SX driven by Rogelio Villalobosa. Flores saw the other vehicle but was unable to move out of the Nissan’s path. After Flores sideswiped the Nissan, he lost control of his truck and crashed first into a wooden electric pole and then into a metal light pole, after which his truck flipped over. Flores was killed on impact.
  
  Flores worked for Zone 3 Collision, a wrecking service in Houston. He had worked as an overnight wrecker driver for over twenty years.
  
  Villalobosa sustained minor injuries. A blood alcohol test revealed that his blood alcohol level was 0.13. Villaolbosa is now facing criminal charges for DWI and for intoxication manslaughter.  - 2 - 10

• Woman Killed in Harris County Truck Accident
  Jul 24, 2010

  At approximately 6:15 p.m. on July 14, an underage driver in a 2007 Ford F-150 pickup truck hit a tree on South Fry Road in southwest Harris County. According to the police, the driver was going northbound at a high rate of speed when the crash occurred.
  
  The passenger, a woman, was pronounced dead after being taken to a hospital. A medical helicopter flew the driver to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. The driver sustained serious injuries, but will likely survive the accident.
  
  Source: Chron.com, “Passenger dies in Harris Co. truck accident,” July 15, 2010
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• An 18-Wheeler Flips on Its Side in Houston
  Jul 02, 2010

  At approximately 1:45 pm on June 18, 2010, an 18-wheeler flipped over on its side as it attempted to make a turn. The accident occurred at the interchange of Highway 610 and Highway 225. According to the police, the truck wreck occurred when the driver attempted to get onto eastbound Highway 225 while driving southbound on Highway 610. The truck driver was unable to control the truck while making the turn. The truck driver emerged from the accident unharmed.
  
  While this Houston truck accident did not harm anyone, truck wrecks can result in serious injuries to the passengers of the vehicles involved. Truck wrecks happen because of a variety of reasons. Some of the most common causes include driving too fast, the use of prescription drugs by a truck driver, trucker fatigue, and traffic congestion. If you have been injured in a truck accident, contact a Houston truck accident attorney at the Law Office of Denena & Points. 
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Motorcycle Crashes

• Man Killed in Houston Motorcycle Accident
  Sep 08, 2010

  One Texas resident is dead after a car-motorcycle wreck in Houston, TX. The accident occurred at about 7:45 on Tuesday, August 31.

  53-year-old James Adams, a resident of Porter TX, was driving his black Yamaha motorcycle in Houston when a white Chevrolet Impala turned directly into his bike's path.

  Adams was traveling north on North Main Street in Houston when he collided with the other car. He was pronounced dead later in the day at Ben Taub General Hospital.

  The driver of the Impala that caused the accident was a 24-year-old male who has not been identified. He was given a blood test at the time of the wreck, but it is not known whether alcohol or drugs were involved in the crash.

  This accident is another somber reminder of the dangers of riding a motorcycle on Houston's busy city streets. Cars, who may be distracted from driving, often fail to see motorcycles on the road, causing serious or fatal wrecks.

  Our sympathies go out to all of those affected by this accident. We hope the ongoing investigation reveals some answers about the incident.

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• Motorcyclist Dies after a Collision
  Jun 25, 2010

  A thirty-eight-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into a Honda Accord in Austin on June 15, 2010. The motorcyclist, Paul Hernandez, was driving behind the Honda in the 5500 block of Emerald Forest Drive when the car slowed to make a left turn. Hernandez hit the vehicle from behind. He was thrown from the motorcycle.
  
  Hernandez sustained serious injuries and received medical treatment at University Medical Center Brackenridge. He died two days after the accident. The driver of the Honda did not sustain any injuries. A blood test revealed that Hernandez had a blood alcohol level of .24. Vehicular homicide detectives are looking into the cause of the accident.
  
  Source: Statesman.com, “Motorcyclist dies of injuries suffered in wreck Tuesday,” June 18, 2010 - 6 - 10

• Drunk Driver Causes Motorcyle Wreck, Killing Rider
  May 24, 2010

  A suspected drunk driver was charged in the death of a motorcyclist recently after he turned left in front of the motorcycle at a red light signal intersection.  Witnesses told police that the motorcyclist had a green light.  This type of wreck is the most common when it comes to vehicles and motorcycles. 
  
  Studies have shown that the leading cause of motorcycle wrecks with other vehicles is a vehicle turning left in front of the motorcycle, failing to yield the right of way.  The attorneys at Denena & Points, P.C. are experienced in handling these types of cases.  If you or a loved one has been injured or affected by a motorcycle wreck, contact us today.  - 7 - 10

Defective, Unsafe Autos

• Auto Safety Bill Approved by Senate Committee
  Jun 27, 2010

  The American public is still reeling from the impact of the massive Toyota recall involving faulty accelerator pedals.  Recently, the U.S. Senate took a major step to avoid problems with major auto defects in the future.
  
  According to Automotive News, the Senate Commerce Committee passed “a far-reaching vehicle safety bill that has largely won both automaker and consumer support, sending the measure to the full Senate.”  The Associated Press has reported that “the Senate plan would require automakers to meet new standards related to brake override systems, vehicle black boxes and auto electronics in the aftermath of Toyota Motor Corp.’s recall of more than 8 million vehicles around the globe.”
  
  This Senate bill would make companies pay penalties of up to $300 million if they have slow responses to recalls.  The bill would also allocate more money to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 
  
  The NHTSA has received criticism regarding its ability “to protect consumers from complicated safety defects,” according to the Associated Press. The increased budget that would result from the Senate bill is supposed to help the NHTSA deal with these safety concerns.
  
  If you have been hurt in a car wreck caused by a defective auto, contact a Houston defective car lawyer at Denena & Points by calling 1-877-307-9500 or filling out our online form. - 8 - 10

• Toyota Lexus Recalls Cars - Fuel/Gas Leaks Can Cause Fires
  Jun 26, 2010

  Toyota has announced the recall of 17,000 Lexus vehicles because the cars leak more gas than is allowed after crash testing. As part of routine, yearly testing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) performed a series of crash tests on the Lexus vehicles. The tests revealed the cars leaked more gas than is allowed after the crashes. 
  
  Toyota claims that the company tested the cars in the same manner as the NHTSA and the cars did not leak too much gas. Toyota has not yet determined a fix for the defective condition in the vehicles. 
  
  If you own one of these defective cars contact Lexus Customer service at 1-800-225-3987 or www.lexus.com/recall. Additionally, post crash fires caused by leaking gas are one of the many types of unsafe car cases handled by Denena & Points. Check out more information here  on our website.  - 9 - 10

• Toyota Lexus Recalls Cars - Fuel/Gas Leaks Can Cause Fires
  Jun 26, 2010

  Toyota has announced the recall of 17,000 Lexus vehicles because the cars leak more gas than is allowed after crash testing. As part of routine, yearly testing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) performed a series of crash tests on the Lexus vehicles. The tests revealed the cars leaked more gas than is allowed after the crashes. 
  
  Toyota claims that the company tested the cars in the same manner as the NHTSA and the cars did not leak too much gas. Toyota has not yet determined a fix for the defective condition in the vehicles. 
  
  If you own one of these defective cars contact Lexus Customer service at 1-800-225-3987 or www.lexus.com/recall. Additionally, post crash fires caused by leaking gas are one of the many types of unsafe car cases handled by Denena & Points. Check out more information here  on our website.  - 10 - 10

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