[11-02-2021] Dallas County, TX – Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Elderly Woman in Wheelchair in Duncanville

An unidentified elderly pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Duncanville on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

The accident transpired at approximately 7:40 p.m. in the area of East Wheatland Road and South Cockrell Hill Road during a heavy rainstorm.

Officers responded to the scene of the accident and discovered a vehicle had struck an elderly woman in a wheelchair.

The driver did not stop and render aid. The identity of the elderly victim has yet to be disclosed. The police are still investigating the accident.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Statistics

Drivers in Texas are legally required to remain at the scene of a car accident. A hit-and-run occurs when a driver strikes you and then flees without exchanging information about the incident.

Accidents involving hit-and-run drivers are increasing in frequency throughout the country, including Texas. In 2016, the most recent year for which statistics were available, 2,049 people across the country were killed in hit-and-run accidents. This figure is 60% higher than the 2009 figure for fatal hit-and-run accidents.

Texas has the eighth highest rate of fatal hit-and-run accidents in the country, and the rate is increasing. For instance, the number of hit-and-run fatalities increased by 30% in Texas between 2015 and 2016. A hit-and-run driver causes one out of every five pedestrian accidents. 60% of fatalities in hit-and-run accidents are pedestrians.

Dallas County Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident

Family members can be devastated by the death of a loved one in a hit-and-run accident. Insurers and other parties could use this to their advantage. Because of this, you must have an attorney on your side to protect your rights in order to avoid this.

Family members of a victim who was struck and run over by a driver who fled the scene of the accident should not be held liable for any medical expenses incurred because of that driver’s carelessness. As a client, you can rest assured that our legal team will do everything in its power to make sure that you are fairly compensated for your losses and injuries.

To get the best possible settlement for your hit-and-run accident case, enlist the help of your lawyer. Your primary goal should be to move toward full physical and mental recovery. You can count on Arash Law, which includes bicycle accident attorneys and car accident lawyers, to fight for your rights.

Our Dallas County hit-and-run accident lawyers from Arash Law Texas are committed to fighting for you and your family. Our experienced legal team has fought for the rights of accident victims just like you for decades. Our Texas accident attorneys at Arash Law are experienced, compassionate, and understand how difficult and stressful these times can be. Our team is ready to help you get back on your feet after a hit-and-run accident. Call (888) 398-4017 today to schedule a free consultation with one of our Texas accident lawyers.