[11-16-2021] Hidalgo County, TX – 47-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Accident in Mission

A pedestrian victim identified as 47-year-old David S. was killed in an auto-pedestrian accident in Mission on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

The accident occurred after 9:00 p.m. on the 1000 block of North Bryan Road, according to Mission Police Investigator Art Flores.

The driver was identified as a 21-year-old man from Alamo.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Local authorities are still investigating the accident.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the federal agency responsible for traffic safety, over 5,900 pedestrians were killed in the United States in 2016.

Texas was responsible for 10% of all pedestrian fatalities in the United States in 2017. In Texas, there were 5,975 pedestrian traffic accidents last year, resulting in 669 deaths.

Pedestrian accidents are caused primarily by pedestrians who violate traffic safety laws while crossing the street, vehicles that fail to yield the right of way, and distracted drivers. Alcoholism is a frequent contributing factor.

Hidalgo County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for Victims of Tragic Auto-Pedestrian Crash

Due to the seriousness of the injuries sustained by pedestrians due to their lack of safety, pedestrian accidents frequently result in fatalities. A skilled attorney can assist you in completing the necessary paperwork to seek compensation for the death of a loved one in a pedestrian accident.

Victims’ families may be compensated for lost wages, funeral costs, physical and emotional pain, and mental anguish in wrongful death lawsuits.

When you have a reputable attorney on your side, your chances of success increase significantly. Your attorney can assist you in navigating the legal system and ensuring that the insurance companies do not undervalue your claim.

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