Hit-and-run driver strikes, kills Cassandra Hernandez, 27

WESLACO, TX – A woman died early Sunday morning after a vehicle struck her along a major roadway in southeast Hidalgo County, reports ValleyCentral News.

The auto-pedestrian accident occurred on the southbound side of Mile 4 West Road north of Mile 12 1/2 Road North on the far north side of Weslaco. This is about 18 miles southeast of McAllen.

Police say that a southbound sedan struck 27-year-old Cassandra Hernandez as the victim was walking in the roadway. Hernandez succumbed to her injuries at the scene of the crash.

The driver of the sedan left the scene of the crash without stopping to render aid or to speak with authorities.

Officials are looking for both the driver and the dark-colored sedan involved in the accident.

A full investigation is underway.

If you’ve lost a family member in a Hidalgo County pedestrian crash, you are owed an opportunity to seek just recourse. The Texas wrongful death attorneys at The Benton Law Firm want to help you prove liability and fight to hold the responsible driver accountable for the consequences of their actions. Call us today at (214) 777-7777 or reach us online for a free consultation.

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