MATHIS, TX — A single-vehicle accident claimed the lives of two children in Mathis, Texas on Friday, June 20th, 2014, according to KIII-TV.
Police have said that they believe a nine and eleven year child were killed when the SUV in which they were passengers is believed to have suffered a tire blowout while driving on Intestate 37 around 2:30 Friday afternoon.
The vehicle rolled several times.
Scene of the Accident
Two children were killed. Two adults were taken by EMS personnel to Christus Spohn Memorial where an update on their condition was immediately unavailable.
The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary:
You may think that tire blowouts are caused by overfilling, or debris in the road, and sure, some can be, but you’d be surprised to learn another reason. These tires are actually two pieces glued together, the tread, and the sidewall. This is why your tires can be retreaded in some cases whenever you go to a tire shop. However, this point where the two are affixed is where the majority of blowouts can occur. If a defective tire caused this accident, the manufacturer could be in some part liable, but nobody will know for sure until the evidence is combed through.
–Grossman Law Offices
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