Wilmer – Alejandro Chavez Killed in Fiery Wrong-Way Crash on Interstate 45
Posted on Monday, June 24th, 2019 at 11:50 am
The Wilmer Police Department is investigating a vehicle collision which killed one person and injured two more people on Interstate 45, last Friday morning.
At around 4:00 a.m., a two-car crash took place along northbound lanes of I-45 at Pleasant Run. According to initial reports, a Chevrolet sedan was seen traveling on the opposite side of the road when it collided with a Lexus. The impact of the collision seriously injured the driver of the Lexus. His passenger, identified as 19-year-old Alejandro Chavez, was pronounced dead by emergency crews who responded to the scene.
The wrong-way driver, identified as Jay’la Sherley, 23, of Lancaster, was also taken to Baylor University Medical Center. The name of the other victim has also not been released.
Local investigators arrived at the scene to determine liability.
We offer our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May God grant you the strength to go through this difficult time in your life. We believe that the Wilmer Police will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
In the United States, Texas is one of the leading states in the number of traffic collisions involving fatalities. In fact, in 2015 alone, the state recorded more than 1,300 deaths caused by reckless drivers. Despite the government’s aggressive efforts to keep these cases down, Texas remains the worst state in the country for alcohol-involved car crashes.
If you have been involved in a car accident with a hit-and-run or reckless driver, the first thing you need to do is call the police. Once the investigation is completed, you can file a lawsuit against the suspected driver. A successful case could help you cover your medical expenses and compensate for your emotional and physical suffering. Speak with your personal injury lawyer to know more about your rights to fair compensation.
