[11-20-2021] Austin County, TX - 18-Year-Old Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Interstate 35

[11-20-2021] Austin County, TX – 18-Year-Old Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Interstate 35

The Austin Police Department recently identified John Herrera B., the 18-year-old person victim in a fatal crash on I-35 on Saturday, November 20, 2021.

[11-20-2021] Austin County, TX - 18-Year-Old Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Interstate 35The crash happened around 11:44 p.m. in the 12300 block of southbound Interstate 35.

Initial reports reveal that a Honda crashed on the southbound side of I-35. After the crash, Honda’s occupants reportedly got out of their car.

The police said the victim, who was one of the occupants of the Honda, was struck by an unknown car traveling southbound on I-35.

The unknown vehicle reportedly fled the scene after fatally hitting the victim.

Before the police arrived, the other occupant of the Honda had also fled.

Local authorities are still investigating the crash.

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Fatal Hit-and-Run Statistics

Drivers in Texas are required to remain at the scene of a car accident. When a driver hits you and then drives away without stopping to exchange information about the accident, this is known as a hit-and-run.

Hit-and-run accidents are becoming more common across the country, including in Texas. In 2016, the most recent year for which statistics are available, 2,449 people were killed in hit-and-run accidents across the country. This is a 60% increase from the number of fatal hit-and-runs in 2009.

Texas has the eighth-highest rate of hit-and-run fatalities in the country, and the number is on the rise. In Texas, for example, the number of hit-and-run deaths increased by 30% between 2015 and 2016.

One out of every five pedestrian accidents is caused by hit-and-run drivers. Pedestrians make up 60% of those killed in hit-and-run accidents.

Austin County Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Hit-and-Run Accidents

A hit-and-run accident that results in the death of a family member can be devastating. If they don’t know what they’re doing, insurers and other parties may be able to manipulate them. As a result, if you want to avoid this, you’ll need an attorney on your side to protect your rights.

Family members of a victim struck and run over by a driver who fled the scene of the accident should not be held liable for any medical expenses incurred as a result of that driver’s negligence. Our legal team will do everything possible to ensure that you are fully compensated for your losses and injuries, as well as a sense of justice.

Enlist the help of your attorney to get the best possible settlement for your hit-and-run accident case. Your main objective is to achieve complete physical and mental recovery at the same time. Arash Law, which has bicycle accident attorneys and car accident lawyers on staff, will fight for your rights.

Our Austin County hit-and-run accident lawyers are ready to fight for you and your family. Our legal team has fought tirelessly for the rights of accident victims like you over the years. Our Texas accident lawyers at Arash Law are compassionate, knowledgeable, and understand how stressful these times can be. You can rely on our team’s help to get you back on your feet after a hit-and-run accident. Call (888) 398-4017 today for a free consultation with a Texas accident lawyer.

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