Nallely Mendoza and Children Injured in DUI Crash on Grandview Avenue at Maple Avenue in Odessa
Odessa, TX. (June 14, 2023)- 19-year-old Nallely Mendoza and her two children were injured in a two-vehicle crash on June 12, 2023, in Odessa, Texas. The accident occurred shortly before 11:30 p.m. at the Grandview Avenue at Maple Avenue intersection. Police reported that the driver of a 2007 Lexus RX350 rear-ended a 2014 Chevrolet Cruz driven by Mendoza. Mendoza and her 1-year-old child were transported to Medical Center Hospital for treatment. Mendoza’s 1-month-old child was airlifted to a Lubbock hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Lexus attempted to flee the scene on foot but was later detained. The driver was charged with intoxication assault, unlawful carrying of a weapon, bribery and accident involving serious bodily injuries. No further details have been provided at the time. The crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with Nallely Mendoza, her children and their family at this time. We wish them a full and speedy recovery.
Car Accidents in Texas
In 2016, reports indicate that at least one person sustained injuries every two minutes after being involved in a car crash on Texas roads. The most common causes of vehicle collisions have remained the same over the years, which include distracted driving, drunk driving, reckless driving, and aggressive driving. When victims lose their lives in collisions, due to the negligent actions of others, it is crucial that their families contact a wrongful death attorney in Texas as soon as possible.
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