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Written by: The Benton Law Firm Last Updated : December 1, 2021

Carolina Hernandez and Monica Gallegos Killed, 5-Year-Old Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 30 near South Westmoreland Road in Dallas

Dallas, TX. (April 21, 2020)- Carolina Hernandez and Monica Gallegos were killed, and a child was injured in a two-vehicle crash on April 18, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. The crash occurred around 11:00 p.m. on westbound Interstate 30 near South Westmoreland Road. Deputies reported that the two women were leaving the area after helping a family member who was having car trouble. They were reversing onto the right lane of the highway when their PT Cruiser was hit by a Ford F-150. Both women were transported to the hospital, where they both died. The child passenger was transported to Children’s Hospital in Dallas in stable condition. The crash remains under investigation.

Our thoughts are with the injured child and their family at this time.

We would like to pass our condolences to the families of Carolina Hernandez and Monica Gallegos. Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Car Accidents in Texas

Shelby County, TX – Tiffany Mayfield & Child Injured in TX-7 CrashMotor vehicle accidents are often devastating. This is especially true in cases where victims sustain life-threatening injuries. Unfortunately, more than 50 victims are hospitalized daily with injuries from collisions across our state. In some cases, victims can reach out to a car accident attorney in Texas to seek justice for their injuries.

Our team at The Benton Law Firm has over 20-years of combined experience helping victims get the justice they deserve for their accidents. Our team of knowledgeable personal injury attorneys in Texas work diligently to ensure those harmed are able to collect the maximum amount of compensation available to cover medical treatment, lost wages, and a variety of other damages they face from their accidents. If you were injured in a collision, through no fault of your own, contact our Texas law firm at (214) 777-7777 to see how our accident lawyers can help you.

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Disclaimer: The intent of this post is to provide general information to our readers and to help improve the safety and quality of life for 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.


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