Austin—64-year-old Man Struck and Killed by Car on Riverside Drive
Posted on Friday, March 1st, 2019 at 3:02 am
The Austin Police Department has released the name of the elderly man who died in a pedestrian crash on Riverside Drive, Tuesday.
The fatality was identified as 64-year-old Rosbel Tamez.
As per a local news source, the incident took place last Thursday, February 21, just before midnight. A silver 2017 Jeep Patriot was seen heading east at the 7300 block of East Riverside Drive when it struck a pedestrian that crossing the roadway near Uphill Street.
Police said that the impact of the collision left Tamez with serious injuries. He was then rushed to St. David’s South Austin Hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
Whether the driver stayed or escaped the scene was not confirmed by local authorities.
Investigators arrived at the scene to determine liability.
We express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Rosbel Tamez. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
Car collisions are extremely prevalent in Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one person is getting injured in approximately two minutes. Unfortunately, despite the government’s aggressive efforts to educate drivers about safety, the cases of speeding, driving under the influence, and negligence are still on the rise. In fact, most of the common causes of accidents in the state are due to the driver’s lack of awareness and precaution.
Knowing the statistics helps us to be more aware of how our choices can affect other people’s lives. For instance, driving while under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs dramatically increases your risk of being involved in a crash by roughly 16% and 24%, respectively. While these cases are extremely dangerous, these can be prevented by making the right decisions. So before hitting the road, know that car accidents leave scars and trauma that can be devastating for the victims. For this reason, it is important that you take all the necessary precautions to avoid it.
