Details have recently been released about the passing of a 20-year-old Odessa student that was involved in an accident on Interstate 20, involving an 18 wheeler and the vehicle that she was traveling in.
According to sources, Ms. Terriah Kerla Cooper from Brooklyn, NY was traveling from Odessa to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex with two other Odessa College students when the vehicle they were in collided with the truck.
While details of the incident are still being investigated, the two other occupants – Jasmin Drew and AJ Daniels were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening personal injuries and the severity of the accident required local authorities from the Willow Park fire department, the Department of Public Safety troopers and Life-care EMS to close the roadway for several hours.
At the law offices of Anderson, Cummings & Drawhorn, LLP, we urge all motorists to exercise caution during the holiday season and in the event that you or someone that you love is involved in a collision that has been caused by another driver, to contact the legal professionals at our law firm to discuss the merits of your claim.
Many accidents are the result of negligent motorists and can be prevented. Our team of licensed Fort Worth auto accident lawyers have detailed knowledge of the traffic laws in Texas and can help to explain your legal options in simple terms.
We proudly offer complimentary evaluations and we only get paid when we obtain a recovery.
Contact us toll-free at (817) 920-9000.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorney Seth Anderson, whose team has more than 50 years of combined legal experience in helping victims of personal injury seek justice.
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