Austin – 28-year-old Leslie Valderrama Died in Rear-End Crash on East Ben White Boulevard
Posted on Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 at 1:17 pm
A 28-year-old passenger was pronounced deceased after the vehicle she was in got into an accident on East Ben White Boulevard in Southeast Austin, early Sunday morning.
The fatality was identified as 28-year-old Leslie Valderrama.
At around 12:15 a.m., the Austin Police Department responded to the 4600 block of East Ben White Boulevard, near the Burleson Road intersection to assist in a collision. According to the initial report, a 2012 Nissan Altima was heading west on the roadway when, for yet unknown reasons, it rear-ended a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. The force of the impact left the passenger, Leslie Valderrama, with serious injuries. She was immediately taken to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased at 3:27 a.m., police said.
No one else was injured.
The crash remains under investigation.
We express our deepest condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased victim. May God grant you the strength you need to get through this difficult moment in your life. We strongly believe that authorities will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
According to statistics, at least one person dies from a car accident every two minutes. Most common causes of Texas car accidents include unsafe lane change, following too closely or tailgating, failing to yield, and speeding. While on the road, it is important to avoid any form of distractions and be completely aware of our surroundings. We have to be reminded of how our choices while behind the wheel can affect other people’s lives.
