Second Child Dies after Austin Car Crash at South I-35 and East SH 71

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Both drivers were hospitalized in unknown condition.

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Second Child Dies after Austin Car Crash at South I-35 and East SH 71

Austin, TX. – A second child has died following a two-vehicle crash that happened in Austin on Wednesday, September 9.

The accident occurred on the South I-35 service road at the East State Highway 71 service road, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

A Tesla was traveling westbound on the East Ben White Boulevard service road when it collided with a Jeep that was traveling northbound on the I-35 service road.

A 9-year-old passenger of the Jeep was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

A 6-year-old passenger of the Jeep was also hospitalized and later died on September 15.

Both drivers were hospitalized in unknown condition.

Police do not suspect intoxication was a factor in the crash.

The Austin Police Department is investigating the accident.

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The information for this article was obtained from public media and is for informational purposes. We understand this is a difficult time for the family of those affected by a tragic accident, and we offer our sincere condolences. While the idea of hiring a law firm may not feel appropriate at this time, as a public service we like to advise family of the following:
1. In some cases it may be very important to immediately begin securing evidence, including but not limited to photos of skid marks, photos of property damage, witness statements, the actual vehicle or other property involved in the incident, and other critical evidence before its disappears.
2. In Texas it is illegal for anyone to contact the family by telephone or in-person to convince the family to hire a law firm or attorney unless the family contacted the law firm or attornay first.
3. Under Texas law, wrongful death actions can be brought by a spouse (husband or wife), child (son or daughter), or parent (mother or father). A claim can also be brought on behalf of the deceased estate. the statute of limitations in Texas for wrongful death is two years from the date of the incident.

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