Alexandria, LA – One Dead in Accident Involving ATRANS Van on Hwy 1 Near Ulster Dr
Alexandria, LA (September 09, 2021) – While waiting for a City of Alexandria transit van, a person was struck and killed during an accident on Wednesday, September 8th.
A spokesperson from the City of Alexandria said that at about 11:00 a.m., a car crashed into the back of the ATRANS van on Highway 1 in the area of Ulster Drive. The impact resulted in the death of one person waiting to board the ATRANS van.
Another person who was waiting for the van, the driver of the involved vehicle, and five additional passengers on the van also sustained injuries.
The victim’s identity has not been released pending family notification.
The Alexandria Police Department is investigating the cause of the crash.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Pedestrian Fatalities in Alexandria
Louisiana residents enjoy warm weather all year long. This weather comes with year-round tourists and outdoor ventures. Due to this, pedestrians are a common sight alongside the state’s roadways.
With increased foot traffic comes a higher rate of pedestrian accidents. Nationwide, roughly 129,000 pedestrians are hit by vehicles every year. A report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 5,300 pedestrians were killed in car accidents in 2015.
Multiple factors can contribute to pedestrian fatalities in Louisiana. Drivers who are under the influence substantially increase the odds of a pedestrian-involved accident. Likewise, a lack of sleep can seriously impair a driver’s reaction time. In fact, research has proven that sleep deprivation causes driver impairment equal to drunk driving. The same is also true of texting while driving.
Alexandria Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
When pedestrians are fatally injured in car accidents because of the reckless or negligent actions of another driver, their immediate family members should contact a wrongful death attorney in Alexandria as quickly as possible.
When families lose loved ones in pedestrian accidents, we strive to make sure they have the best chances of getting justice and receiving full compensation. It is imperative that you have a strong team on your side, one that is committed to assisting and guiding you every step of the way.
Our Alexandria personal injury attorneys work diligently to ensure they are able to maximize their recoveries and get the justice they deserve.
Retaining the support of a responsive and aggressive legal team will help to ensure your family is able to move forward in the best way possible. The legal team at Smiley Law Firm truly cares about the welfare of our clients.
If your loved one has lost their life as a result of a car accident, contact our personal injury attorneys in Alexandria at your earliest convenience. By calling our team at 504-688-3494 or 504-822-2222, we can schedule a free case evaluation at your earliest convenience to explore the legal options available to you.
Note: These posts are constructed with the use of secondary sources. These sources include but are not limited to local and state news stories, local and state police accident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about injury accidents that take place in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana. We did not independently verify the fact surrounding this accident. If you locate any information that is inaccurate, please contact our firm and we will correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. We will also remove this post upon request.
Disclaimer: These posts are created to raise awareness about the dangers of driving in Louisiana. We hope that by casting light on serious accidents like this one, other drivers will take heed, and avoid being seriously injured in a similar accident. This post is not a solicitation for business. The information contained in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene.
