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(512) 910-2000Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on May 8, 2020
On Thursday, May 7th at 8:12PM, a Boeing 737 Jet arriving from Dallas struck and killed a man while landing at Austin Bergstrom International Airport. According to the Dallas Morning News, the pilot of the plane reported seeing a person on runway 17 shortly after touching down.
According to the official ABIA Twitter account, the details of this event are currently under investigation to determine exactly what happened beyond the details we know:
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport statement on tonight’s pedestrian fatality. pic.twitter.com/7xjwZq5sCy
— Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (@AUStinAirport) May 8, 2020
Regardless of the circumstances, however, our deepest condolences go out to the family of the deceased. Senseless deaths like these should never happen, particularly in very dangerous places like an airfield where strict safety protocols should exist to prevent them.
Terry & Kelly works tirelessly to fight for victims of tragedies like these where avoidable injuries or deaths have occurred. If you or a loved one has been hurt, do not hesitate to call us for a free case review.
Trent Kelly obtained his law degree from the University of Arkansas in 2007. He is licensed to practice law in Texas and regularly assists clients with their legal matters. Trent’s practice is primarily focused on personal injury matters – particularly those involving motor vehicles (such as cars, commercial trucks, 18-wheelers, and motorcycles) and wrongful death – but he also handles various business litigation matters as well. Click here to take a look at some complex cases Trent has resolved.
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Location: Austin, TX
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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 Trent Kelly, who has more than 15 years of legal experience as a practicing personal injury trial attorney.
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