The injured party was provided immediate medical aid by responding paramedics. The crash victim was later transferred to Peterson Regional Medical by ambulance. They later succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced dead. Local sources indicated that the driver was backing out of a driveway when the child ran into the path of the vehicle and was hit. No charges have been filed at this time. No additional information on the deadly crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more updates will be provided as it continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Deadly Pedestrian Crashes in Texas
There is a serious problem with pedestrian safety in Texas. According to data from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the state’s number of fatal pedestrian crashes has increased by almost 30 percent in just the last five years. In 2022, one in five traffic deaths in the state involved a pedestrian. There were 5,766 pedestrian collisions reported in the Lone Star State that year, resulting in 1,526 injuries and 830 fatalities. Being a pedestrian is dangerous, especially when other drivers fail to look out for people traveling on foot. To pursue a claim for compensation after a fatal crash claimed the life of a loved one, you must work with an experienced attorney to make sure your case is handled properly at every turn.
Deadly crashes can leave surviving family members with mounting damages while they are already dealing with the loss of a loved one. Sadly, deadly crashes occur on Texas roads every single day. You want to do everything possible to guarantee you can recover lost compensation, and that often means consulting with a knowledgeable lawyer who has helped families win wrongful death cases in the past. Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, and it will become much more difficult if you are not awarded the compensation you are due to cover your financial losses. With the assistance of an experienced attorney, you may be able to bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the person who caused the death of your loved one.
The legal team at Rasansky | McKenzie Law has helped many families across Texas pursue successful wrongful death claims. Our Kerrville wrongful death lawyers are here to answer any questions that you may have during a free consultation. If you are ready to get to work on your case, contact our law offices today at 214-651-6100.