Springtown, TX — June 18, 2024, Glenda Zachary was killed as the result of a car versus pedestrian accident at 11:15 p.m. on Highway 199.
Preliminary details about the accident say that it happened along westbound Highway 199 near Pojo Road on the west side of town.
According to officials, 68-year-old Glenda Zachary was on foot at the time and on the highway. It’s unclear if Zachary was crossing the road or walking along the roadway. While there, a vehicle struck Zachary, resulting in fatal injuries. The driver appeared to remain at the scene, but no charges or citations have been reported.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When it comes to pedestrian accidents, investigations can be a lot more complex than folks may realize. Typically, people assume it’s all about who had the right-of-way, but things aren’t quite so simple. Investigators also have to consider if the victim was reasonably avoidable.
For example, if someone is in the middle of the road, but they’re clearly visible and far away enough to avoid, drivers have a responsibility to avoid them. They wouldn’t have some free pass to hit them just because they had the right-of-way. That’s why there needs to be a proper accident reconstruction to determine things like where the victim was, what visibility was like at the time, how fast the driver was going, and if a reasonably prudent and attentive driver would have been able to avoid the accident.
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