Comal County – Anthony Vitrano Injured, Woman Died When Car Overturned on River Way
Posted on Thursday, August 15th, 2019 at 10:55 am
52-year-old Anthony Vitrano was injured after the vehicle he was driving rolled over on River Way in Comal County.
According to initial reports, Vitrano was driving a vehicle along the southbound lane of River Way when he failed to negotiate a curve and overturned. When authorities arrived at the scene, they found Vitrano and two more passengers with injuries ranging from minor to serious injuries. Vitrano was rushed to University Hospital in stable condition while the two was given medical treatment on scene.
Another passenger sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. She was later identified as Mary Cecelia Courtney, 58, of Midland.
Investigators are still gathering more information about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
DPS is reminding drivers to follow traffic laws and avoid traveling at an unsafe speed especially when approaching a dangerous curve.
We offer our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May God grant you the strength to go through this difficult time in your life. We believe that the Comal County 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.
