Juan Gutierrez Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run Crash on South Mason Road near Cimarron Parkway in Katy
Katy, TX. (August 31, 2023)- 66-year-old Juan Gutierrez was killed in an auto-pedestrian crash on August 28, 2023, in Katy, Texas. The accident occurred shortly before 11:30 p.m. in the 900 block of South Mason Road near Cimarron Parkway. Police reported that Gutierrez was riding a bicycle when the driver of a southbound Ford pickup truck failed to pass to the left and struck him. Gutierrez was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Ford fled the scene of the crash. No further details have been provided at the time. The crash remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Juan Gutierrez. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Pedestrian Accidents in Texas
According to statistics published by the Texas Department of Transportation, approximately 3,700 people lose their lives in collisions across our state each year. Sadly, over 600 victims are pedestrians traveling by foot outside of vehicles. When pedestrians are fatally injured in motor vehicle accidents, they often leave behind families and friends who are devastated by their loss. In some cases, surviving relatives can contact a wrongful death attorney in Texas to get justice.
Our Texas pedestrian accident attorneys at Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers have over two decades of combined experience fighting on behalf of grieving families. Our team works diligently to help relatives recover the maximum amount of compensation for funeral services, pain and suffering, and various other damages incurred after losing a loved one. When victims die in these horrific accidents, due to the negligent actions of others, their families can contact our law firm at (214) 777-7777 to get the justice and compensation they deserve.
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