Bell County, TX (November 12, 2026) – A pedestrian was involved in a wreck in the 12100 block of State Highway 53 in Bell County on Wednesday, November 11. The Bell County Sheriff's Office said the accident happened at around 8:20 p.m.
State Highway 53 closed between Seaton Road and FM 2086 following the collision.
The full extent of the pedestrian injured has not been disclosed.
The cause of the crash continues to be investigated.
Our thoughts are with the pedestrian and we wish them a strong recovery,
Pedestrian Right-of-Way Rules in Bell County, TX
Texas gives pedestrians the right-of-way inside marked or unmarked crosswalks at intersections, but the rules flip outside of them. Someone who crosses mid-block, or along a highway with no crosswalk, must yield to vehicles. Where no sidewalk exists, walkers are expected to stay on the left shoulder, facing oncoming traffic, when it is practical to do so.
Drivers still carry duties of their own. Every motorist must use due care to avoid hitting a pedestrian, keep a proper lookout, and run headlights at night, even when the person walking is not where the law says they should be.
When a pedestrian claim reaches an insurer or a jury, both sets of duties get weighed under the Texas proportionate responsibility rule. A walker who crossed outside a crosswalk may be assigned part of the blame, which reduces any recovery, and a share above 50% bars recovery entirely.
Lighting, how visible the pedestrian's clothing was, vehicle speed, and how long the driver had to react all affect those percentages. Insurers frequently argue that a pedestrian should have yielded, so a pedestrian accident lawyer can help gather evidence about driver speed, sight lines, and roadway lighting to give a fuller picture of who did what.
Right-of-way questions usually decide how a pedestrian claim moves forward. At Brian C. Gutierrez, PLLC, we can look at how Texas pedestrian and driver duties may apply to the facts of your case.
To speak with our team, call Brian C. Gutierrez, PLLC at (979) 243-9912. We are here to guide you through the process.
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