Austin TX Police Searching for Hit-and-Run Driver
Pedestrian accidents typically lead to truly unfortunate results. Because those traveling on foot have little protection against vehicles traveling the roadways, serious or fatal injuries are likely to occur if the pedestrian is hit. Immediate medical attention can often make a difference in whether a person lives or dies, and if the driver involved in such an accident flees, the hit and run accident could likely end in a fatality.
A similar situation took place in Texas when a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on the roadway. Reports indicate that the person on foot was crossing the lanes of traffic when he was hit by a vehicle. Unfortunately, the driver of the vehicle did not remain at the scene of the accident.
The pedestrian was identified as a 23-year-old individual, and he suffered fatal injuries as a result of the accident. Emergency crews declared him dead at the scene. Authorities are asking for information from anyone who may have witnessed the event. Speculation as to what type of vehicle might have been involved was not disclosed in the report.
A Texas Pedestrian Injury Lawyer can Help Win Financial Compensation
A hit and run accident that results in a fatality often leads to unanswerable questions. Family members of the victim may wonder if their loved one may still be alive if the driver had stopped to help. Unfortunately, they may never know that answer. The pain and suffering the takes place after such an event is often immense, and they will likely anxiously await for authorities to apprehend the driver involved. When the driver is located, the family may wish to pursue a wrongful death claim in order to seek compensation for damages permitted under Texas law.
Source: ketetv.com, APD Searching For Hit-And-Run Driver, No author, March 3, 2014
