El Paso – Elderly Man Struck by A Car on Dyer Street
Posted on Monday, June 24th, 2019 at 11:50 am
An elderly man crossing Dyer Street near Hondo Pass was struck by a passing vehicle, late Thursday night, according to a local news source.
At around 10:00 p.m., El Paso police officials received a notification about a collision that too place at the 9100 block of Dyer Street. Based on a preliminary investigation, it appears that a pedestrian, identified only as a 74-year-old El Paso man, attempted to cross in the said cross street when a passing sport utility vehicle struck him. The elderly man sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The driver of the SUV, identified as 60-year old Juan Leon of El Paso, stayed at the scene and assisted the victim until emergency crews arrived. Leon told the police that he attempted to avoid hitting the pedestrian but failed.
No one else was injured.
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 El Paso 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.
