Decatur, TX – Sherry Demarco Injured in Fatal Truck Wreck on US-380

Decatur, TX (November 19, 2022) – The driver of a vehicle failed to yield the right of way to a second vehicle on Thursday evening, resulting in a truck crash that left one woman severely injured. The crash was reported during the evening hours on November 10.

According to reports provided by the Decatur Police Department, a 51-year-old man in a 2018 Freightliner tractor-trailer attempted to merge onto US Highway 3809 from a gas station when his vehicle struck a 2018 Toyota 4-Runner. The Toyota became lodged beneath the truck.

The driver of the Toyota, a 47-year-old, was severely injured. The victim was rushed to Wise Health System, where they died. A passenger in the SUV, 53-year-old Sherry Demarco, was extricated from the vehicle. She was then flown by helicopter to Medical City Denton for emergency care.

The crash remains under investigation at this time.

We hope Sherry Demarco recovers quickly following this crash.

We offer our condolences to the family of the victim who died in this accident.

Fatal Truck Accidents in Texas

Truck crashes take place every day in Texas that severely injure or kill people involved. Unfortunately, many of these accidents are a result of negligent motorists. If you’ve been negatively affected by a fatal truck accident, there may be legal options available to help your family move forward. It is important that a thorough investigation is performed to identify who is at fault.

There are a few key steps that should be taken when investigating a truck accident:

• Talk to all parties involved in the accident, including the drivers, witnesses, and any passengers. Get their account of what happened and take note of any inconsistencies.
• Review the police report to see if there is any additional information that can be gathered.
• Inspect the damage done to the vehicles involved. This can give clues as to how the accident happened and who may be at fault.
• Review any video footage of the accident, if available. This can help piece together how the accident occurred.
• Gather any other evidence that may be helpful in determining fault, such as skid marks or debris at the scene of the accident.

By taking these steps and carefully reviewing all of the evidence, it should be possible to determine who is at fault for a truck accident. If you are unsure of what to do moving forward, a truck accident lawyer in Texas can help you protect your legal rights. Following your accident, an attorney will be able to help you conduct an investigation and gather the strongest evidence possible.

Our team at Goudarzi & Young has decades of experience litigating complex truck crash cases for victims across Texas. Following your accident, we will build the strongest case possible on your behalf. We will prove that the defendant is at fault and demand full compensation for all of the damages you face. Schedule a consultation today by calling our law firm at 800-256-5169 to discuss the legal options available for you.

Notes: Our team of dedicated writers created this post through the use of secondary sources; therefore, we have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this truck accident. If you locate incorrect information, please contact Goudarzi & Young, L.L.P. so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. This post will be removed if requested. 

Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. If you are injured in an accident, seek medical attention immediately, then speak to a lawyer as soon as possible. The photograph used in this post is not representative of this accident. This post is not a solicitation for business.