Odessa– Victim of Hit-and-run Crash on 51st Street Dies
Posted on Sunday, May 19th, 2019 at 9:45 am
Odessa law enforcement officials confirm that the victim who suffered from injuries following a car accident on 51st Street last March 4 has passed away.
The fatality was identified as 72-year-old Manuel Luevano. According to reports, Luevano was in his vehicle near the intersection of 51st Street and Clover in Odessa when it was struck by a group of suspects had just burglarized a nearby Smoker’s Outlet. Said suspects fled the scene without rendering aid to the victim.
Luevano sustained serious injuries from the force of the impact. He was rushed to Medical Center Hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries after two months.
Authorities did not release any information about the driver who escaped. The vehicle involved was also not disclosed at this time.
The case remains under investigation.
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), car accidents happen almost every minute of every day, and for every 16 minutes, a car accident occurs that results in death. That is roughly about 6 million car accidents every year and 90 people dying in car accidents every day in the U.S. alone. Driving while distracted, under the influence of alcohol, and at an unsafe speed are three most common causes of car accidents.
If you are a victim of a car accident/DUI accident, or you know someone who is, or you lost a loved one because of this, then please don’t hesitate to ask for help. The police will always be there to help you, but more than that, car accident lawyers are always willing to help you in protecting your rights and getting you the justice that you deserve. They will also help you file a lawsuit and get fair and just compensation for physical and emotional trauma you experienced.
