Austin — John Monroe Guiling Dies in Rear-End Crash on North Mopac
Posted on Friday, April 26th, 2019 at 7:07 am
Austin law enforcement officials have released the identification of an elderly man who died in a fatal car accident on North Mopac, last Thursday, April 14.
The fatality was identified as John Monroe Guiling, 86. According to reports, Guiling was driving a gray Mitsubishi sedan along the southbound lane of North Mopac when he was rear-ended by a white Chevrolet pickup truck. A preliminary investigation shows that the pickup truck was not able to keep a safe distance while driving behind Guiling’s Mitsubishi. When Guiling gave way for an emergency vehicle, the Chevrolet driver failed to stop which prompted a crash.
Guiling sustained serious injuries from the impact. He was rushed to St. David’s Round Rock Hospital, where he would later die of his injuries nine days later, on April 23, at 6:20 p.m.
Authorities did not release any information about the driver of the Chevrolet.
An investigation is underway.
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.
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.
