Fort Stockton – Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Interstate 10
Posted on Friday, July 12th, 2019 at 10:19 am
A fatal pedestrian collision caused the death of one person on Interstate 10, east of Fort Stockton, a local news source reported.
According to initial reports, a vehicle had been traveling along the eastbound lane of I-10, near mile marker 256 when, for reasons that had not been determined, it struck a pedestrian who was on the roadway. The vehicle continued on, went off the roadway, and landed on a ditch. Its driver sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Pecos County Memorial Hospital with unknown condition. He was later identified as 72-year-old Richard Lynn.
Meanwhile, the pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries from the force of the impact. He was pronounced deceased by emergency crews who responded to the scene. Authorities later identified the victim as Gerald P. Harris, 56.
No other 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 the strength to go through this difficult time in your life. We believe that the Fort Stockton 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.
