1-Year-Old Amiyah Buck Killed, One Injured in a Hit-and-Run Crash on Aldine Mail Route Road in Harris County
Harris County, TX. (April 20, 2020)- Amiyah Buck was killed, and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash on April 17, 2020 in Harris County, Texas. The accident occurred around 11:00 p.m. in the 4700 block of Aldine Mail Route Road. Deputies reported that a Nissan Altima was traveling westbound on Aldine Mail Route Road while a Toyota Tacoma was traveling eastbound. The driver of the Tacoma lost control and swerved into the path of the Altima. The Altima struck the passenger side of the Tacoma. The driver of the Altima and the one-year-old front-seat passenger were transported to an area hospital with injuries. Amiyah Buck was confirmed dead at the hospital shortly after the crash. The driver of the Tacoma fled the scene of the crash on foot. Deputies later located the hit-and-run driver and booked them into Harris County Jail on a felony charge of Failure to Stop and Render Aid and Render Aid-Involving Death. The crash remains under investigation.
We send our condolences to the family of Amiyah Buck. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Our thoughts our with the injured victim and their family at this time. We wish them a full and speedy recovery.
Hit-and-Run Accidents in Texas
According to recent studies, within a 10-year time span, nearly 700,000 hit-and-run accidents occurred every year throughout the country. Unfortunately, when hit-and-run accidents occur at night, drivers are usually under the influence, in stolen vehicles, in unregistered vehicles, or have just committed a crime and fear being caught by authorities. Drivers may also have an expired license at the time of the accident as well.
Regardless of the reasoning behind fleeing the scene of an accident, drivers should be held financially responsible for all damages and losses, especially if they were at fault. At The Benton Law Firm, we help families file wrongful death lawsuits against negligent drivers after losing loved ones in hit-and-run accidents. If you would like a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys, call us today at (214) 777-7777 . We understand that no amount of compensation can replace the life of a loved one, but we still like to help families alleviate the financial burdens of post-accident expenses.
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