Woman Dead after Truck Rear-Ended her Uber

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A 39-year-old woman has died after the Uber she was riding in was rear-ended over the weekend. The accident occurred early Saturday morning, in the southbound lanes of Us-59 near the Newcastle exit.

The uber was driving in the southbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway. Houston police state that the vehicle, a blue Mitsubishi Lancer, began experiencing mechanical issues on the Southwest Freeway near Newcastle, coming to a stop in a moving lane.

The accident occurred when a truck slammed into the back of the Uber, killing the woman inside. The Uber driver, a 50-year-old, was transported to the hospital, and had broken several ribs. The driver of the truck that rear-ended the Uber, a 30-year-old man, was reportedly uninjured, and stayed at the scene. He was not charged.

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Michael S. Callahan is an attorney and founder of The Callahan Law Firm. He focuses his practice on representing individuals and families in personal injury cases involving motor vehicle and truck accidents, workplace accidents and defective products. With over 30 years of experience, he is dedicated to fighting on behalf of people whose lives have been forever altered by the negligence and carelessness of corporations and individuals. Originally trained as a mechanical engineer, Michael has been practicing law and fighting for justice for those who need it most since 1994. He is board-certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and a member of various esteemed legal associations. Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending quality time with his family, outdoor activities, and continually striving to improve as a trial lawyer and human being.