Four Women Killed on Texas Highway After Flat Tire Leaves Car Stranded and Hit by H-E-B Truck, Lawsuit Filed
TEXAS — Four women traveling home from a girls trip were killed in a tragic highway crash after their vehicle became disabled due to a flat tire and was later struck by an 18-wheeler hauling H-E-B merchandise, according to information shared with the public.
The crash occurred on a Texas highway after the women’s car was left stopped on the roadway. At some point after the flat tire, an 18-wheel commercial truck collided with the disabled vehicle, resulting in the deaths of all four occupants.
What Is Known About the Crash
The women were reportedly returning home together when their car experienced a flat tire. While stopped on the highway, their vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer transporting goods for grocery chain H-E-B. All four women died as a result of the collision. Their identities have been widely shared by family members and loved ones following the crash.
Legal Action Underway, No Criminal Charges Yet
Family members of the victims have since filed a lawsuit related to the deadly crash. At this time, no criminal charges have been announced or filed in connection with the incident. The lawsuit indicates families are seeking accountability through civil court as investigators continue reviewing what led up to the collision.
Ongoing Questions
Details such as vehicle positioning, visibility, speed, and whether warning signals were in place have not been publicly clarified. Authorities have not released additional findings explaining why criminal charges have not been pursued so far. The case remains under review as families await further answers.
A Reminder About Highway Safety
This tragedy highlights the extreme danger posed when vehicles become disabled on high-speed roadways, especially at night or in areas with limited shoulder space. Safety officials regularly advise drivers to move off the roadway when possible and use emergency signals if a vehicle becomes disabled.
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