San Antonio, TX – Woman Killed In Hit-And-Run On Chicago Blvd
San Antonio, TX (July 9, 2019) – On Monday, July 8th, around 9:30 pm, a woman in her 50s was critically injured in a hit-and-run collision in San Antonio on Chicago Blvd.
The victim, 62-year-old Carolina Villanueva, was walking with her son in a neighborhood area when she was struck by a vehicle on Chicago Blvd. She was critically injured in the collision.
Paramedics arrived and transported Villanueva to Brooke Army Medical Center, where she later died.
The driver of the white sedan failed to remain at the scene following the crash and will be facing charges of failing to stop and render aid when they are identified. It is believed that the front end of the involved vehicle sustained damage.
Police are investigating the cause of the collision and are seeking any information that may reveal the identity of the driver.
Hit-and-Run Crashes in Texas
The state of Texas is ranked within the top 10 in the country for hit-and-run fatalities.
From 2015 to 2016 alone, the state experienced a 30 percent increase in the number of hit-and-run accidents.
There is a strong correlation between these crashes and DWI rates, with intoxicated drivers being more likely to participate in reckless activities such as hit-and-run collisions.
These victims are overwhelmingly pedestrians who sustain serious injuries.
At The Benton Law Firm, our Texas hit-and-run accident lawyers want to hold these negligent drivers responsible for their careless actions that resulted in the injury of a loved one.
If you or a beloved family member were harmed by a hit-and-run driver, call us today at (214) 771-9365.
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