Austin, TX – 1 Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident on Cross Park Dr
Austin, TX (July 28, 2019) On the morning of July 28th, a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian accident happened just north of U.S. 183. A vehicle struck a pedestrian in the 8700 block of Cross Park Drive, not far from Cameron Road. The accident happened at approximately 2:39 a.m.
When the ambulance and police arrived, they found the pedestrian lying in the roadway unconscious. Despite numerous efforts to revive the injured victim, the pedestrian died at the scene.
Authorities are still searching for the driver responsible.
Our thoughts are with the deceased pedestrian’s family at this time.
Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accidents
Over 700,000 hit-and-run accidents happen every year throughout the nation. Most of the time hit-and-run accidents occur overnight when drivers think that they are less likely to be caught by witnesses or authorities. Sadly, when these types of accidents happen in the middle of the night, the cause is often drivers being under the influence, fatigued, or distracted. Because pedestrians don’t walk around wearing body shields, they’re highly susceptible to injuries that could range from minor to fatal.
At Benton Law Firm, we work hard to legally assist families who lost loved ones in pedestrian accidents. We help them file wrongful death lawsuits against all potentially liable parties. We have helped thousands of families in the past recover enough money to pay for hospital bills, lost earnings, funeral expenses, mental distress, and more. If you lost a loved one in a pedestrian, contact our office today for a free consultation at 214-219-4878. We are ready to help you with your case.
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