Houston Hit-and-Run Driver Returns to Crash Scene
A Texas driver apparently responsible for a fatal hit-and-run car accident was arrested after returning to the scene. The car accident occurred in the early morning hours. The 21-year-old was traveling in a Nissan Versa when she crashed into the back of a Honda Civic. Instead of offering aid to the Civic driver, she contacted someone to pick her up at the scene.
The impact of the crash caused the Civic to slam into a concrete pillar. The Versa traveled through a fence before it stopped in a parking lot. The Civic driver was transported to the hospital, but later succumbed to her injuries.
Police were at the scene investigating when the woman returned to the scene at the request of family members. She was arrested and charged with failure to stop and render aid. A blood draw was taken to search for signs of intoxication. If drugs or alcohol are present, there is a possibility she will face additional charges.
A Texas Car Wreck Attorney can Help Win Financial Compensation
When a Texas car accident like this occurs, it can leave the families with more questions than answers. Fortunately the results of the accident investigation will likely help answer many of those questions. It can also help the family if they decide to pursue a civil case against the Versa driver. If negligence is determined to be a factor in the crash, it may bolster the family’s claims and help them establish liability in a related civil action. Although the driver is facing criminal charges, she is not exempt from civil liability when the evidence documents that her negligence proximately caused the crash and resulting fatality.
Source: ABC 13, “HPD: Hit-and-run driver returns to fatal crash scene,” Nov. 18, 2012
