Houston Auto Accident Lawyers Warn of Teen Safety Post Street Racing Accident
An accident earlier this week in West Harris County should be a wake-up call to Houston parents and personal injury lawyers. Two teen motorists were seriously injured in what seems to have been a street racing accident. The two teens both aged 15 years old, were racing a Chevy sedan and a Lincoln Navigator. The sedan crashed into a ditch, while the Navigator hit a telephone pole. The Navigator driver suffered critical injuries, and had to be airlifted to the Memorial Hermann hospital. The Chevy driver was also injured.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Department is confirming that neither driver had a license. It also appears that the two teenagers’ parents were possibly aware that their children were driving their cars. Residents at Keith Harrow Boulevard and Barker’s Cypress where the accident occurred, say that such street racing is common at that location. Most of these races take place at night. Last year, three people were killed during a race in North Harris County. As Houston auto accident lawyers and parents ourselves, we would encourage parents of teenagers to talk to their children about the importance of safe driving practices. Street racing is a complete no-no, and parents must step up to take away the car keys and place restrictions on children who may not be mature enough to practice safe driving.
Teen motorists are at a higher risk of an accident because of a number of factors.
- Lack of experience
- Recklessness
- Love of adventure and thrills
- Peer pressure
- Distractions by fellow teen passengers
- Love of thrills
Any of these factors can cause an accident, and a combination of one or more can be deadly, causing catastrophic injuries. Some automakers have begun to recognize the safety issues that the parents of teen motorists struggle with. Ford has come up with MyKey, a key that allows parents to restrict car speeds and the volume of the music systems in their teenagers’ cars. The system can also be programmed to shut the car down if the driver or front seat passenger is not wearing a seatbelt. While these technologies are very welcome, and help parents keep tabs on their children’s driving, they are no substitutes for parental supervision and guidance.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, contact the lawyers at The Kahn Law Firm for a free, confidential consultation at 713-226-9900 or toll free 1-877-226-9940.
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