Houston – Two Dies Following a Pedestrian Accident on Sheperd Drive
Posted on Thursday, April 4th, 2019 at 3:02 am
Last Saturday night, a fatal pedestrian crash caused the death of two people on North Sheperd Drive, according to a police news release.
At around 9:35 p.m., Houston police officials responded to a tragic accident at the 800 block of North Sheperd Drive. Based on a preliminary investigation, a blue Chevrolet Cruze was traveling along the northbound lane of the roadway when it struck two people who were in the street. The impact of the collision left the victims with serious injuries. They were rushed to a local hospital where they were later pronounced dead.
Authorities only identified the victims as a 64-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman.
Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle fled the scene following the collision but later came back. He is cooperating with local investigators.
The crash remains under investigation.
With sincerest sympathies, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. We strongly believe that the Houston Police Department will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
We believe that when someone loses a loved one from a car accident, they do not only suffer emotionally but financially as well. If you or your loved one is a victim of a car accident caused by wrongful actions or due to negligence, you may have the right to file for legal claims. Most of the time, families who are left behind after a tragic loss are not aware of their rights and the legal processes needed to obtain fair and just compensation. In times like this, you would need a professional who can provide you with all the support you need as you go through this difficult time. Talk to your personal injury or car accident lawyer for assistance.
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), car accidents happen almost every minute of the day, and for every 16 minutes, a car accident occurs that results in death. So that is about 6 million car accidents every year and 90 people dying in car accidents every day in the U.S. alone. Furthermore, the NHTSA also reports that 15% of fatal car accidents happen near intersections while the whopping 85% happen on the open road, which is the case for this particular vehicular accident.
