El Paso – 74-year-old Thomas Saenz Struck and Killed by Car on Dyer Street
Posted on Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 at 12:08 pm
The El Paso Police Department has released the name of the 74-year-old El Paso man who died after getting struck by a vehicle on Dyer Street, last Thursday night.
Authorities identified the victim as 74-year-old Thomas Saenz of El Paso. According to police reports, Saenz was seen crossing the intersection of Dyer Street near Hondo Pass when he was struck by a passing SUV. The impact of the collision left Saenz with serious injuries. He was rushed to a local hospital where he later died, as per authorities last Friday.
The driver of the SUV, identified as 60-year old Juan Leon of El Paso, stayed at the scene and is cooperating with local investigators. Leon told officers that he was unable to avoid Saenz.
Based on a preliminary investigation, Saenz was not using the crosswalk when the collision took place.
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 El Paso 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.
