San Benito, TX – Willie Lee Williams Killed On Frontage Road
San Benito, TX (July 23, 2019) – On July 21, just after 12:40 a.m., San Benito police and emergency crews responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Frontage Road near the intersection of Stephanie Lane.
According to reports, police received calls regarding a man laying alongside Frontage Road.
Police arrived at the scene and located the victim, who was later identified as 46-year-old Willie Lee Williams Jr., along the road. Williams was pronounced deceased at the scene of the road.
The driver responsible for the incident fled the scene without stopping.
Surveillance cameras from the area show a maroon passenger car, possibly a Nissan Sentra, striking the victim before fleeing.
At this time, the crash remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Willie Lee Williams Jr. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents In Texas
Each year, over 600 pedestrians lose their lives in Texas. When motor vehicles collide with individuals outside, it is a devastating scene.
Fatal pedestrian accidents often leave families to grieve as they try to come to terms with the fact that their loved one lost their life in a situation that was most likely preventable. Although victims are unable to bring back those who have lost their lives, they are able to utilize the Texas legal system to get justice for their loved one and compensation to help with medical and funeral costs as well as various other expenses.
By contacting a Texas wrongful death attorney, surviving family members are able to file legal claims against wrongdoers to hold them accountable for their actions. Our skilled and knowledgeable Texas personal injury attorneys have extensive experience helping Texans collect millions in compensation for their legal claims. Contact one of our accident injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 219-4878 to explore the legal options available to you.
Note: The information included in this post was derived from secondary sources and has not been independently confirmed. Any inaccurate information will be corrected immediately after being brought to the site’s attention. If you identify any false information within this story, please inform us immediately so we can adjust the post to contain the most accurate information available surrounding this event.
Disclaimer: The intent of this post is to provide general information to our readers and to help improve the safety and quality of life to those who live in our state. At The Benton Law Firm, we intend to honor those who are victimized in accidents across Texas. We aim to provide up to date information to the public surrounding these incidents in hopes of helping others avoid becoming victims themselves. If anyone is involved in an accident we would like to make sure they know how to respond, should a tragedy occur. Information in this post, should not be considered legal or medical advice. You should seek further assistance from a legal or medical professional if you or a loved one is a victim in an accident. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.
