[12-11-2021] Starr County, TX – One Woman Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Garciasville

One 55-year-old woman identified as Marcelina Alfaro C. was killed in a pedestrian accident in Garciasville on Saturday, December 11, 2021.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the fatal pedestrian crash happened at about 8:26 p.m. on U.S. Highway 83 and F.M. 1430.

A preliminary investigation revealed that a vehicle was traveling west on U.S. Highway 83 when it struck a pedestrian in the travel lane.

According to officials, the driver fled the scene, leaving the pedestrian on the north side of the road west of the intersection.

In a news release, at approximately 7:48 p.m., a DPS trooper conducted a traffic stop on a white Jeep Commander occupied by one female driver and two children.

The Jeep reportedly had a defective front right headlight, damage to the front right side, and was missing the right front quarter panel.

According to the news release, it was determined the vehicle had been involved in a crash and fled the scene based on the trooper’s roadside interview. The female driver was transported to the Rio Grande Highway Patrol Office for further investigation.

The Starr County Sheriff’s Office was eventually notified of an auto-pedestrian crash on U.S. Highway 83 and F.M. 1430, where the pedestrian was unresponsive on the ground.

A 48-year-old Garciasville resident identified as Yesenia G. was later identified as the driver of the Jeep involved in the hit-and-run pedestrian collision.

The 48-year-old Jeep driver was charged with a third-degree felony, leaving the scene of a fatal accident.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of pedestrian deaths in the United States in 2016 was 5,900. When a vehicle strikes a pedestrian, nearly one-fifth of all traffic deaths in Texas are now fatal.

The number of pedestrian accidents that resulted in serious injuries and deaths increased by approximately nine percent in 2013. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas traffic accidents are frequently caused by driver and pedestrian inattention, failure to yield the right of way, and non-yielding right of way.

In 2017, the number of people killed while walking in Texas increased by 10% over the previous year. Texas saw more than 6,000 pedestrian fatalities in traffic accidents last year.

By breaking traffic laws while crossing the street, vehicles that do not yield to pedestrians, and distracted drivers, pedestrian accidents are common. Alcoholism and depression often go hand in hand.

Starr County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for Victims of Auto-Pedestrian Crash

Many pedestrians are killed each year because of a lack of adequate safety measures. You may be entitled to compensation if the negligence of another party caused the death of a loved one.

Wrongful death lawsuits can provide compensation for the family members’ financial hardship, emotional anguish, and physical pain and suffering.

To win, you’ll need an experienced attorney on your side. Your insurance claim is more likely to be fairly valued if you have an attorney working on your behalf. Personal injury and car accident lawyers are on the Arash Law Texas legal team.

Our goal at Arash Law Texas is to assist pedestrians in Harris County who have been injured in accidents. Since our inception, our clients have been pleased with the results of our work. To speak with one of our experienced and dependable lawyers, call (888) 398-4017 right away.