Lubbock– Hit-and-run Victim of 27th Street Collision Identified
Posted on Sunday, May 19th, 2019 at 9:46 am
The woman who died in a fatal pedestrian collision involving a hit-and run driver has been identified by Lubbock law enforcement officials, according to a local news source.
Police named the fatality as 52-year-old Gloria Valdez. Reports show that Valdez was walking with her dog along 27th Street near Avenue Q when she was hit by a passing sport utility vehicle (SUV). The impact of the collision left Valdez with serious injuries. She was pronounced dead by emergency crews who responded to the scene. Her dog also died.
Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle did not stay at the scene. His identification has yet to be released by local authorities.
Wednesday, a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban was located in a nearby motel parking lot. Police believed that it was the suspect’s vehicle.
This is a developing story.
We offer our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May God grant you strength to go through this difficult time in your life. We believe that the Lubbock 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.
