Lower Valley, TX – Crash on S Americas Ave Claims 1 Person’s Life
Lower Valley, TX (October 15, 2019) – A collision on South Americas Avenue claims the life of a female pedestrian.
According to reports, at approximately 7:30 p.m. on October 14, emergency crews responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on South Americas Avenue.
A female pedestrian was attempting to cross S Americas Avenue, near Socorro Road, when she was struck by a Ford model SUV.
The woman sustained fatal injuries in the collision and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Texas
Approximately 3,700 people lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents across our state each year. Roughly 16% of those killed are pedestrians traveling throughout Texas on foot. When motor vehicles are sharing the roadways with pedestrians, it is crucial that they remain alert of their surroundings, especially near crosswalks. When victims lose their lives in these collisions, due to the negligent acts of others, it is crucial that their families contact a wrongful death attorney in Texas as soon as possible.
For over two decades, Texas pedestrian accident attorneys at The Benton Law Firm have helped countless families recover the maximum amount of compensation available to cover various damages incurred from a loved one’s fatal accident. Our team works diligently to ensure families are fully and fairly compensated for lost wages, funeral arrangements, and various other damages. If your loved one died in a pedestrian accident, due to the reckless actions of another person, contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 219-4878 to see what legal options are available for you.
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