El Paso, TX – Abram Vega Killed In I-10 East Motorcycle Collision
El Paso, TX (April 22, 2019) – Around 12:50 a.m. on Friday, April 19, El Paso Police responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 10 East.
According to reports, 26-year-old Abram Vega was traveling along I-10 East on a 2007 Honda motorcycle. Vega attempted to exit off the interstate from the left traffic lane. In crossing the center median, Vega was struck by a 2007 Nissan Altima. Vega was ejected from his motorcycle and pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Abram Vega. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Motorcycle Accidents In Texas
During 2018, between January and April, the city of El Paso saw 13 traffic-related fatalities. This number has almost doubled during the same period during 2019, with an astounding 23 traffic-related fatalities during the first four months of this year. Those on motorcycles are far more vulnerable in traffic accidents, accounting for over 500 deaths per year in Texas.
When victims lose their lives in tragic motorcycle accidents, surviving family members may be able to file legal claims against those at fault. By contacting a motorcycle accident attorney in Texas, family members of the decedent may be able to obtain restitution for medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, lost wages, and more.
Texas wrongful death attorneys at the Benton Law Firm have over 20-years of combined experience helping accident victims and their families get the justice and compensation they deserve. Our team’s extensive knowledge of wrongful death laws in our state has allowed us to help numerous victims collect multi-million dollar settlements for their claims. Contact our accident injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 219-4878 to see how we can help you.
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