Austin – Leon Rogelio Andres Salmeron Dies in Hit-and-run Collision on US 183
Posted on Wednesday, May 1st, 2019 at 10:53 am
The 23-year-old man who died following a car accident on US 183 near Research Boulevard has been identified by Austin law enforcement officials, according to a local news source.
The victim was identified as Leon Rogelio Andres Salmeron, 23. Police said that Salmeron was heading south on Research Boulevard when it collided with a gray 2005 Honda Accord that was leaving the Park at Crestview Apartments. The force of the impact sent Salmeron’s vehicle to a concrete support column, wounding him in the process. He was pronouced dead by local paramedics.
Meanwhile, the unidentified driver of the Honda took off even before police arrived at the scene. He will be cited for failing to stop and render aid to the victim.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the driver is encouraged to get in contact with Austin local police.
We offer our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May God grant you strength to go through this difficult time in your life. We believe that the Austin 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.
