Austin – Saturday Night Crash on Interstate 35 Kills Teenager
Posted on Thursday, May 23rd, 2019 at 2:48 am
A fatal car accident on Interstate 35 caused the death of a teenage, Saturday night, according to a local news source.
Just before 11:00 p.m., local troopers responded to 14000 block of North I-35 after they received a report about a crash involving a pedestrian. Police said that a red 2014 Honda Civic was heading north on the highway when it struck a male teenager crossing. The impact of the collision seriously injured the pedestrian. He was rushed to an area hospital for further care. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries a few hours after he was admitted.
Meanwhile, the Honda driver suffered from unknown injuries. He was also transported to a hospital where he was admitted to intensive care unit.
The Austin Police Department has yet to determine liability. 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 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.
