Austin – Pedestrian Dies Following a Fatal Crash on South Congress Avenue
Posted on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019 at 2:45 am
The Austin Police Department has identified the man who passed away after getting hit by a vehicle on South Congress Avenue, Friday night.
The deceased victim was named as Carlos Cardenas Jr., 45.
According to initial reports, the fatal accident took place at the 7300 block of South Congress Avenue. A 45-year-old man was crossing the street with another pedestrian when a passing 2001 white Chrysler Sebring struck him. ATCEMS and the Austin Fire Department who responded to the crash perform CPR on the victim, but to no avail. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities did not release information about the driver of the vehicle that hit the pedestrian.
No further details are available as the investigation is still in progress.
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 also pray for a fast recovery of the injured driver. 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.
