Bryan – Mark Pineda Struck by a Car on Texas OSR
Posted on Friday, August 9th, 2019 at 6:38 am
The Bryan Police Department has released the name of the pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on Texas OSR in Bryan, according to a local news source.
The fatality was identified as Mark Pineda.
DPS officials said that Pineda was driving a vehicle along OSR when he ran out of gas. As he was walking down the highway to ask for assistance, he was then struck by a passing vehicle. Instead of rendering aid to the victim, the car continued on and escaped. Police said the vehicle was a white pickup truck with a missing passenger side mirror. Its model has not yet been determined.
Meanwhile, Pineda was left with broken ribs, lungs, and legs. His fingers and collar bones were also injured. He was transported to CHI St. Joseph Health in Bryan where he was listed in critical condition.
No further details are available.
Our sincerest sympathies to the victim of this unfortunate accident. We pray for their full recovery as we hope that the Bryan Police Department will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
Reckless driving in Texas commonly often results in a serious injury and sometimes, death. While accidents are fortuitous events that cannot be foreseen, they can be prevented if only drivers had simply put their complete attention on the road and taken their responsibility as drivers more seriously. This is why, despite conscious efforts by government to combat the increasing number of fatalities and injuries every year, crashes due to negligence is still on the rise.
While it can be difficult to remain calm in a situation like this, it is important to know that you can be entitled to compensation and claims following a collision. If you or your loved one has been injured in a car accident caused by a negligent party or someone who was driving recklessly, you may have a right to a fair compensation for the trauma you experienced and the injuries you have suffered.
