[07-08-2022] Walker County, TX- 11-year-old Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Walker County

According to investigators, an 11-year-old pedestrian named Azyrria Murphy-Jones was killed after being struck by an unknown vehicle between Friday night and Saturday morning, July 08 or July 09, 2022.

Investigators believe the boy was walking along the 200 block of FM-1696 when she was struck and killed by an unknown vehicle. The driver sped away from the scene.

The Texas Department of Public Safety has requested assistance investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident two miles outside Huntsville.

If you have any information about this incident, call 936-294-9494 at the Walker County/Huntsville Crime Stoppers. Callers remain anonymous and may be eligible for a $1,000 reward if their information leads to the arrest or indictment of those responsible.

PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT STATISTICS

Over the last 33 years, pedestrians have been involved in fatal accidents in the United States. Pedestrians are more vulnerable to road hazards than passengers in enclosed vehicles.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the federal agency in charge of ensuring road safety in the United States, 5 900 pedestrians were killed in 2016.

Between 2010 and 2016, the number of pedestrian fatalities in Texas increased dramatically, rising from 273 in 2010 to 1,238 in 2016. The number of pedestrian deaths has nearly doubled in the last two decades.

There were 5,975 pedestrian-related traffic crashes in Texas in 2019, resulting in 669 deaths, a 5% increase from the previous year. One thousand three hundred seventeen people were critically injured due to the explosion.

WALKER COUNTY PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT LAWYERS

If you believe another driver’s negligence caused your injuries, you have the legal right to sue them for damages. However, it is more difficult to prove negligence than it appears. This is why, before filing a claim, consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer. Lawyers understand what is best for you and what can be done to establish the cause of negligence.

If their claim is successful, pedestrian accident victims will be able to receive compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, psychological distress, and physical and emotional pain. Arash Law’s dedicated attorneys represent pedestrian victims who have been injured or killed in Texas traffic accidents. We have diverse experts, from bicycle to car accident attorneys.

Our Walker County pedestrian accident attorneys are ready to fight for you. Call (888) 488-1391 for a free case evaluation over the phone or to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced personal injury attorneys. You can also enter your case details on our website or chat with a representative live. Don’t put off hiring a skilled Texas injury attorney: the sooner you do, the better your legal rights will be protected.