McAllen – Hit-and-run Collision on Bicentennial Boulevard
Posted on Sunday, April 14th, 2019 at 8:45 pm
A man lost his life after getting hit by a vehicle on Bicentennial Boulevard, early Saturday morning, a local news source reported.
At about 1:57 a.m., McAllen responding officers responded to a collision on Bicentennial Boulevard. A pedestrian was attempting to cross the roadway when he was struck by an unidentified car. The impact of the collision killed the victim instantly. He was pronounced dead by emergency crews.
No identification has been released until the victim’s immediate family is notified.
Meanwhile, the driver of the hitting vehicle fled the scene without providing help to the victim. He was located and arrested later that day.
The case remains under investigation.
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 McAllen 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.
