“Monday Accident Claims Lives of Married Couple”

Married Couple Fatally Killed in Tragic Monday accident

ROYSE CITY, TX, (August 07, 2023) – The Greenville family suffered a devastating loss on Monday morning in Royse City when a collision involving an 18-wheeler claimed the lives of two of their loved ones.

According to the Royse City Police Department, a married couple from Greenville tragically lost their lives on Monday morning after a motor vehicle crash occurred in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 30 at Farm-to-market Road 35.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 30 at Farm-to-market Road 35.

A preliminary fatality report revealed that the 18-wheeler, traveling westbound, experienced a tire failure, leading to the loss of control of the vehicle. The semi-truck then veered into the eastbound lanes of Interstate 30, resulting in a collision with three cars. Tragically, one of the vehicles struck by the semi caught fire, claiming the lives of the couple identified as Christopher Scott Talley, 35, and Shannon Nickole Crawford, 36, both residents of Greenville.

Talley and Crawford were married and had two children, according to the Royse City Police Department.

The 18-wheeler driver, a 51-year-old female from Pahrump, Nevada, remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigators.

The Royse City Police Department Traffic Collision Unit is currently conducting an investigation.

Fatal Semi-Truck Crash

Tragic incidents like this can be prevented if drivers of heavily-loaded trucks adhere to traffic regulations.

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), driver-related factors contributed to 34.7 percent of the 7,368 fatal semi-truck crashes recorded during a recent two-year period.

A multitude of factors can contribute to a tractor-trailer crash, including loss of control, tire blowouts, vehicle failures, excessive speed, lane drifting, improper maneuvering, and driver fatigue.

Candice Bond, an experienced attorney specializing in semi-truck crashes, emphasized that investigations into these accidents require extensive resources.

By representing the grieving family, an attorney can thoroughly investigate the accident scene, examine the rig and the trucking company’s records, such as logbooks, to preserve essential evidence.

“Tractor-trailer crashes are often complex, and multiple factors can play a role in these types of accidents,” said Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Legal.

Wrongful Death Claim

Depending on the outcome of the investigation, the family of Christopher Scott Talley and Shannon Nickole Crawford may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims can seek compensation for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a catastrophic accident like this.

“The stress and sorrow can be incredibly overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Stefano Formica, Of Counsel with Bond Legal.

“We understand the immense hardships that families face, and protecting their rights is of utmost importance. A wrongful death lawyer will remain updated on the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are safeguarded.”

Have you been involved in a similar accident and need assistance? Contact one of The Legal Advocate’s national legal analysts now, free of charge, for a no-obligation consultation.

(Candice Bond, Managing Partner, and Stefano Formica, Of Counsel, at Bond Legal, are the national legal analysts for The Legal Advocate. The Legal Advocate may utilize quotes from previous interviews with our analysts for news articles. If you wish to seek assistance from Bond Legal, please call 866-599-0297 or use the submission box provided on this page. The legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).