Person Killed by Semi-Truck in Hit-and-Run
Moving vehicles can pose a great deal of risk to those in and out of other vehicles. A crash between two cars could lead to serious injuries, and a pedestrian could just as easily be harmed if hit by a vehicle. If either type of incident is a hit and run accident, it is likely that complications could arise as authorities search for all parties who may have been involved. If a person is seriously injured or killed in such an accident, finding the responsible party is even more necessary.
Texas officials are currently looking for who they suspect to be the driver of a tractor trailer that was involved in an apparent hit and run. Reports indicate that an individual was hit by a vehicle that evidence suggests was a silver tractor trailer that did not remain on the scene. It was unclear whether the party who was hit was inside another vehicle or walking along a roadway, but it was mentioned that he did not have any identification.
The individual suffered fatal injuries as a result of the accident. He was declared dead on site. Authorities should continue to investigate the incident in order to determine the causes and in order to locate the driver of the suspected tractor trailer that was potentially involved in the fatal accident.
A Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyer in Texas can Help Win Financial Compensation
When authorities locate the driver involved in the hit and run accident, that driver could possibly face serious charges. Until that time, the family of the victim must deal with their current situation of handling the death of their loved one. Such a situation can be emotionally and financially burdening, and they could understandably face difficult times ahead. As a result, they may wish to look into their options for filing a claim in Texas against the party deemed responsible in order to potentially seek compensation for their loss and other permitted damages.
Source: mysanantonio.com, Police: Person killed by semi in hit-and-run, Alia Malik, Jan. 29, 2014
