Boynton Beach considers settling wrongful death lawsuitBoynton Beach commissioners Tuesday are to consider a tentative $100,000 settlement in a wrongful- death lawsuit. It claims emergency operators, paramedics and Comcast mishandled the call from a suburban Boynton Beach grandmother desperate for help who subsequently bled to death.
Phil Spector, mother of Lana Clarkson settle wrongful death caseThe mother of the actress murdered by Phil Spector settled her wrongful death suit against the legendary music producer Friday, nine years to the day after the fatal shooting in the foyer of his Alhambra mansion. The terms of the...
As a Texas attorney practicing for 20 years, I have litigated all manner of wrongful death cases. I use this blog as a place to write opinion / editorial articles on a variety of topics that catch my interest and as a means of sharing news stories relevant to wrongful death accidents. I think the overwhelming majority of people are unaware just how common these types of accidents are and I hope this blog raises awareness to a rather serious public safety concern. However, this blog is simply a means for me to share my opinions and I would recommend that anyone who is considering seeking legal counsel should contact their family attorney.
Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Strike along Mason Drive in Houston, Texas
According to the Houston Chronicle, a woman was killed in a pedestrian accident in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 2 when the woman was struck by a Ford F-150 along Mason Road. The driver then fled the scene. The unidentified victim was taken to an area hospital where she later passed away. ... read more
Jesus Alfredo Ruiz Cruz, Sergio Arellano, Edith Martinez Ledezma Killed in Car Accident in Laredo, Texas
According to Pro 8 News, 3 people were killed in a car accident in Laredo, Texas. The incident occurred Friday afternoon, January 27 when a GMC Envoy drove off the roadway and attempted to overcorrect, swerving into oncoming traffic. The Envoy then struck a Chevrolet Silverado which was then hit by a Ford F-150. The driver of the Envoy, 33-year-old Jesus Afredo Ruiz Cruz, as well as the driver of the Silverado, 30-year-old Sergio Arellano and his passenger, 27-year-old Edith Martinez Ledezma were killed in the accident. ... read more
One Man Killed, One Person Injured in Multi-Vehicle Car Accident in Houston, Texas
According to The Houston Chronicle, a man was killed and another person was injured after a multi-car accident in Houston, Texas. The wreck occurred around 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 1 when the driver of a Ford Taurus lost control of his vehicle, overcorrected and struck at least two vehicles, including a pickup truck. The force of the accident broke the axle of the pickup, which then struck two others. The driver of the pickup was taken to a local hospital in unknown conditions. The driver of the Taurus was killed in the accident. ... read more
Motorcyclist Nevil Meghani Killed in Accident with SUV in Orange, Texas
Local news reports from KFDM indicate a motorcyclist was killed in an accident with an SUV in Orange, Texas. The wreck occurred around 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 31 when Texas DPS officials believe 26-year-old Nevil Meghani lost control of his Yamaha motorcycle and slid into the rear of an SUV on Highway 62. Meghani died from injuries sustained in the accident. ... read more
Motorcyclist Michael Paauwe Killed Accident with Alleged Intoxicated Driver in El Paso, Texas
According to the El Paso Times, a motorcyclist was killed when his bike was struck by an alleged intoxicated driver in El Paso, Texas. The accident occurred around 8 p.m. Thursday, January 26 when police believe 26-year-old Cynthia Dominguez was traveling at a high rate of speed and crossed the median of Airway Boulevard. Her car struck the motorcycle of 27-year-old Michael Paauwe, causing the bike to get caught beneath the vehicle and catch fire. Investigators believe he tried to avoid the speeding vehicle but could not. Paauwe was taken to University Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead. Dominguez has been charged with intoxicated manslaughter. ... read more
Christopher Ryan Sanders and Randy Allen Tolbert Killed in Head-On Collision near Shamrock, Texas
According to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 3 men were killed in a head-on collision near Shamrock, Texas. The accident occurred shortly after 8 p.m. when 25-year-old Brody Michael Lockeby drove his truck into oncoming traffic on FM 453. Lockeby's vehicle struck the vehicle of 36-year-old Christopher Ryan Sanders head-on. Sanders, Lockeby, and his passenger, Randy Allen Tolbert were killed in the accident. ... read more
Lisa Williams Killed Pushing Disabled Vehicle in Conway County, Arkansas
Local news reports indicate a woman was killed pushing her disabled vehicle in Conway County, Arkansas. The accident occurred around 7 a.m. Sunday, January 29 when 48-year-old Lisa Williams was pushing her stalled car along Highway 9. Arkansas State police believe she crossed the center line of the roadway and was struck by an oncoming vehicle. Williams was pronounced dead at the scene. ... read more
John Thyfault and Lois Thyfault Killed in Auto Accident in Lake Village, Arkansas
According to The Associated Press, a couple was killed in an auto accident in Lake Village, Arkansas. The accident occurred Sunday afternoon, January 29 when the driver of a vehicle on U.S. 65 left the roadway and struck a concrete divider. The car then went through a guardrail and into a ditch, striking a tree and overturning. 80-year-old John Thyfault and 78-year-old Lois Thyfault were killed in the accident, while the driver and another passenger were injured. ... read more
Robert Benjamin Wallace Killed in Single-Vehicle Accident in Porter Heights, Texas
According to the Montgomery County Police Reporter, a man was killed in a single vehicle accident in Porter Heights, Texas. The accident occurred around 7:30 p.m. when DPS officials believe 27-year-old Robert Benjamin Wallace ran his vehicle off the road and into trees after leaving a party where he had been drinking. Wallace left this accident after the instruction of friends to do so. A short time later, Wallace struck a stop sign, then a telephone junction box and a large tree. He was pronounced dead at the scene. ... read more
Mark Adams Killed Helping Stranded Motorist near Orlando, Florida
According to KLTV, a man from east Texas was killed helping a stranded motorist near Orlando, Florida. The accident occurred Thursday evening, January 26 when 28-year-old Mark Adams stopped along Interstate 4 to help a woman who had run out of gas. Florida Highway Patrol officials believe an SUV veered onto the shoulder of the highway, striking both the disabled vehicle and Adams' vehicle, killing him. ... read more
Courtland Whitmore, Arturo Hernandez Almaguer, Kendrick Lamar Johnson Killed in SUV-Bicycle Crash in Lubbock, Texas
According to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 3 people were killed in an accident involving an SUV and a bicycle in Lubbock, Texas. The accident occurred around 1 a.m. Sunday, January 29 when police believe 26-year-old Brian Cody Hawthorne drove his Tacoma over the west curb of University Avenue, causing the vehicle to rollover and strike bicyclist 68-year-old Courtland Whitmore. Whitmore was pronounced dead at the scene. Also killed in the accident were two passengers in the Tacoma, 23-year-old Arturo Hernandez Almaguer and 27-year-old Kendrick Lamar Johnson. Lubbock police have stated intoxication manslaughter charges are pending for Hawthorne.... read more
Tameca Trueblood Killed in Rollover Accident in Belton, Texas
According to KXXV, a woman was killed in a rollover accident in Belton near Waco, Texas. The accident occurred around 4:50 a.m. Wednesday, January 25 when a Chrysler minivan veered off the roadway, struck a tree, and then rolled over. 33-year-old Tameca Trueblood was a passenger in the vehicle, and was pronounced dead at the scene. Belton police continue to investigate the accident. ... read more
Passenger Tania Enamorado Killed in Drag Racing Accident in Dallas, Texas
According to the Dallas Morning News, one person was killed and two others injured in an apparent drag racing accident in Dallas, Texas. The accident occurred around 4:15 p.m. Thursday, January 26 when two cars were racing along South Lancaster Road. A 15-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle and struck a utility pole, killing 16-year-old passenger Tania Enamorado. The unidentified driver and another female passenger were injured in the accident. The other racing vehicle fled the scene of the accident.
Update: There now appears to be some confusion as to whether or not the vehicles were racing. One report now claims the driver of the errant vehicle was trying to catch up with another vehicle after being stopped at a stop light. ... read more
Julian Rodriguez Killed in Automobile Accident in San Antonio, Texas
According to the San Antonio Express-News, a man was killed in an automobile accident in San Antonio, Texas. The wreck occurred around 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 25 when 79-year-old Julian Rodriguez was pinned under his truck on Austin Street. He was trying to enter his vehicle when it was rear-ended by the vehicle of 30-year-old Walter Shafer. Rodriguez was taken to San Antonio Military Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead. Police believe Shafer was under the influence of narcotics and was charged with intoxication manslaughter. ... read more
Motorcyclist Armando Aleman Killed in Accident with SUV in Seguin, Texas
According to the San Antonio Express-News, a motorcyclist was killed in an accident with an elderly driver in Seguin, Texas. The accident occurred Friday afternoon, January 20 when 59-year-old Armando Aleman was riding his motorcycle south on North Austin Street. A 93-year-old driver traveling the opposite way swerved to avoiding striking two cars and struck Aleman head-on. He was taken to San Antonio Military Medical Center where he later passed away. The elderly driver was issued a citation for failure to control speed. ... read more
Passenger Jasmine Smith Killed in Street Racing Accident in Little Rock, Arkansas
According to Arkansas Matters, two people were killed in a car accident in Little Rock, Texas. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon, January 24 when police believe 33-year-old Kenyata Lake was racing another vehicle on South University. Lake clipped the vehicle of another car which crashed with a school bus. Lake's vehicle continued southbound and collided with another vehicle, then striking a pole. Both lake and his passenger, 22-year-old Jasmine Smith were killed in the accident. No other injuries were reported. ... read more
Kaylin Pearson and Kerniece Jonf Killed in Car Accident in Amarillo, Texas
According to KTXS, two teenagers were killed in a traffic accident in Amarillo, Texas. The accident occurred early Sunday, January 22 when Amarillo police believe 19-year-old Kaylin Pearson was turning left onto North Florida Street when she was struck on the passenger side of her vehicle by an SUV. Pearson and 19-year-old Kerniece Jonf were killed in the accident. ... read more
Dakota Shane Sabin and Billy Gene Barrett Killed in One-Car Accident near Pleasanton, Texas
According to several news sources, two oilfield workers were killed and one injured in a one-car wreck along Interstate 37 near Pleasanton, Texas. The accident occurred around midnight Monday, January 16 when Texas DPS officials believe 36-year-old Shawn Patrick Nichols veered off the roadway and struck a center median, overturning his pickup. 33-year-old Dakota Shane Sabin and 29-year-old Billy Gene Barrett were killed in the accident. Nichols was taken to South Texas Regional Medical Center where his condition was unknown. ... read more
Kendrick Ray Powell Killed in Wrong-Way Interstate Accident in Amarillo, Texas
According to the Amarillo Globe-News, a man was killed and another seriously injured in a wrong-way accident on East Interstate 40 in Amarillo, Texas. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. when 30-year-old Christopher Easterday crossed over the median in a Ford Mustang, into westbound traffic. Easterday's vehicle struck a Nissan Frontier driven by 21-year-old Kendrick Ray Powell, killing him at the scene. Easterday was taken to a local Amarillo hospital with what are thought to be life threatening injuries. Amarillo police believe speeding and alcohol are factors in the accident. ... read more
Terry L. Fisk Jr. Killed in Motorcycle Accident in North Little Rock, Arkansas
According to Arkansas Matters, a man was killed in an SUV-motorcycle accident in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 17 when a motorcycle and SUV collided at the intersection of 46th Street and Freda Road. The accident reports notes the driver of the SUV did not see 32-year-old Terry L. Fisk Jr. on his motorcycle. Fisk Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene. ... read more
Ryan Lorenz and Jennifer Chennault Killed in Motorcycle Accident near Anna, Texas
According to WFAA, two people were killed in a motorcycle accident near Anna, Texas. The accident occurred around 8 p.m. Monday, January 16 when police believe 26-year-old Ryan Lorenz lost control of his motorcycle on a sharp turn. The motorcycle then struck a pole and landed in a ditch. Lorenz and his passenger, 29-year-old Jennifer Chennault were killed in the accident. Police continue to investigate the incident. ... read more
Luis Bernal Killed in an 18-Wheeler Accident in Ector County, west of Odessa, Texas
According to NewsWest 9, a man was killed in a collision with an 18-wheeler in Odessa, Texas. The accident occurred around 6:45 a.m. Friday, January 13 when police believe 20-year-old Luis Bernal lost control of his vehicle on Interstate 20, swerving into oncoming traffic and was then struck by an 18-wheeler. The driver of the rig tried to avoid the vehicle but clipped a tanker truck. Bernal was pronounced dead at the scene, while the two truck drivers were uninjured. ... read more
Katherine Ann Addison and Kendall D. Addison Jr. Killed in Accident with Suspected Drunk Driver near Katy, TX
According to the Houston Chronicle, a woman and her son were killed in an accident with a suspected drunk driver in Brookshire, near Katy, Texas. The accident occurred around 2:30 a.m. Thursday, December 12 when 48-year-old Katherine Ann Addison and her 12-year-old son Kendall D. Addison Jr. were on their way to visit relatives. They incurred a flat tire, and as Katherine Addison started to change the tire, a pickup driven by Taylor C. McShan struck her and her vehicle, igniting the car. Katherine and Kendall both died as a result of the accident. McShan has been charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter. Texas DPS continue to investigate the accident. ... read more
Marcus Chapa Killed in Single-Vehicle Accident near Lubbock, Texas
According to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, a man was killed in a one-car accident south of Lubbock, Texas. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 11 when the vehicle of 21-year-old Marcus Chapa veered off the roadway into a ditch and struck a culvert and fence poles. Chapa was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Texas DPS officials continue to investigate the accident. ... read more
Johnny Mendez, Jennette Garcia Killed in Accident with Suspected Drunk Driver in San Antonio, Texas
According to the San Antonio Express-News, two people were killed and two others injured in a collision with a suspected drunk driver in San Antonio, Texas. The accident happened around 3:20 p.m. Thursday, January 5 when police believe 49-year-old Rogelio Rincon overcorrected in a turn and struck a vehicle traveling the opposite direction head-on. Killed in the accident was the driver of the other vehicle, 74-year-old Johnny Mendez and a passenger in Rincon's vehicle, 37-year-old Jennette Garcia. Two other passengers, one in each vehicle, were also injured and taken to University Hospital. Police said they found beer cans in Rincon's vehicle. ... read more
David Isom Killed, Anna Rebecca Isom Critically Injured in Bicycle Accident in Amarillo, Texas
According to the Amarillo Globe-News, a man was killed and a woman critically injured when their bicycles were struck by a pickup truck just outside of Amarillo, Texas. The accident occurred around 4:10 p.m. Thursday, January 5 when 46-year-old David C. Isom and 47-year-old Anna Rebecca Isom were biking along the westbound service road of Interstate 40. The two bicyclists were struck by a pickup, whose driver stated he was impaired by the sun. David Isom was killed in the accident while Anna Isom was taken to Northwest Texas Hospital were she was listed in critical condition. ... read more
Casey Eggeling Killed in Truck Accident north of Wills Point, Texas
According to KLTV, a teenager was killed in an accident with a commercial vehicle roughly 8 miles north of Wills Point, Texas. The accident occurred around 2:30 a.m. Friday, January 6 when 16-year-old Casey Eggeling was struck and killed by a truck on FM 47. DPS Troopers believe Eggeling and another teenager were together on the road at the time of the accident. The other teen was uninjured. DPS officials continue to investigate the accident. ... read more
Callie Tullos and Ashleigh Dodd Killed in Auto Accident in Robinson, near Waco, Texas
According to KXXV, two women were killed in a car crash in Robinson, near Waco, Texas. The accident occurred around 1:15 a.m. Saturday, January 7 when Texas DPS officials believe 23-year-old Callie Tullos and 24-year-old Ashleigh Dodd were speeding on Surrey Ridge Lane, lost control, and struck a tree. Both women were pronounced dead at the scene. Local authorities continue to investigate the accident. ... read more
Kaat Debeuckalaer, Kenneth Lark and Ronald Eddins Killed in One-Car Accident in Dallas, Texas
According to several local news sources, three people were killed in a single-vehicle accident in Dallas, Texas. The accident occurred early Wednesday morning, January 4 when police discovered a Porsche submerged in the Las Colinas Canal. Police believe the driver of the Porsche, 41-year-old Ronald Eddins, lost control and crashed into the canal. Eddins, along with 21-year-old Kaat Debeuckelaer and 23-year-old Kenneth Lark were killed in the accident. Excessive speed is thought to be a factor in the accident. Police continue to investigate the accident. ... read more
FDA Issues Order to the Makers of Transvaginal Mesh to Study Its Risk
On January 5, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration issued an order requiring the makers of transvaginal mesh to study the risks associated with the implantable surgical mesh. In 2008, the FDA issued a warning on the product, noting complications were rare. However, in the following three years, the problems associated with transvaginal mesh have increased fivefold, causing the FDA to update its outlook of the product's side effects from rare to more common. ... read more
Joshua James Brown and Alex Christian Killed, Others Injured in One-Car Accident in Springtown, Texas
The Star-Telegram reports two teenagers were killed and two others seriously injured in a one-vehicle accident in Springtown, Texas. The incident occurred around 12:05 a.m. when police believe the pickup veered off Midway Road, struck several concrete posts and then crashed into a house. 18-year-old Joshua James Brown and 14-year-old Alex Christian were killed in the accident, while 15-year-old Halston McCue and 13-year-old Madelyne Mitchell were critically injured. Texas Department of Public Safety and Parker County officials continue to investigate the accident.... read more
Tammy Rhoades Killed Helping Disabled Motorist on I-45 in Conroe, Texas
According to KVUE, a woman was killed while helping a stranded motorist on Interstate 45 in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred around 9:35 p.m Monday, January 2 when a motorist incurred a flat tire on Interstate 45 near League Line Road. 45-year-old Tammy Rhoades stopped behind the vehicle on a moving lane of traffic to help with the flat. Her vehicle was then struck from behind by 21-year-old Tyler Shelton, killing Rhoades. Shelton was taken to Conroe Regional Hospital and administered a mandatory blood test which concluded he was impaired and charged with intoxication manslaughter. ... read more
Elias Silva-Gonzales Killed in Accident with Vehicles Racing in Dallas, Texas
According to KDFW, a man was killed when he was struck by a vehicle that police believe was racing another vehicle in Dallas, Texas. The accident occurred Sunday, January 1 when 43-year-old Elias Silva-Gonzales was attempting to turn onto Westmoreland Road when his vehicle was struck by a Suburban that police believe was speeding. Silva-Gonzales was taken to a local hospital where he later passed away Sunday afternoon. The driver of the SUV was also taken to a hospital but not seriously injured. Dallas police have not caught the driver of the other vehicle involved in the street racing. ... read more
Vic Edmond Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident in east Dallas, Texas
Local news stories indicate a man was killed in a hit-and-run collision in east Dallas, Texas. The accident occurred Friday, December 23 when Dallas police believe 24-year-old Max Navarrete ran a red light at Samuel Boulevard and St. Francis Avenue and struck 52-year-old Vic Edmond. The victim died two days later. Navarrete was later arrested the following week. ... read more
Johnny Langton Killed in 5-Car Accident in Beaumont, Texas
According to the Beaumont Enterprise, a man was killed and two others injured in a 5-car collision in Beaumont, Texas. The wreck occurred at 3:03 p.m. Wednesday, December 28 when police believe a Jeep Cherokee was driving at a high rate of speed and erratically along the Eastex Freeway. The driver of the Jeep lost control of the vehicle, struck the freeway median and then hit another vehicle. 36-year-old Johnny Langton was killed in the accident and has been identified as driving for the company Electrical Specialties Ford. Two other unidentified drivers were injured. ... read more
Posted by: Beaumont Fatal Car Accident Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 12/30/2011 | Permalink Link to this Article
Micheal West and Suzan Fincher Killed in Auto Accident in Alba-Golden, Texas
According to KYTX, two people were killed and two left in critical condition following an accident on Highway 69 near Golden, Texas. The wreck occurred Tuesday morning, December 27 when Texas Department of Public Safety officials believe a white truck rear-ended a Honda, sending the vehicle into oncoming traffic. The Honda was then struck on the side by a Camry and bifurcated in the impact. Killed in the accident were 38-year-old Micheal West and 74-year-old Suzan Fincher. 69-year-old Margaret Miller and 74-year-old Angela Shoffstall were taken to ETMC where their conditions are unknown.... read more
One Killed, One Injured in Two-Car Accident on Loop 20 in San Antonio, Texas
According to Pro 8 News, one man was killed and a passenger critically injured in a two-vehicle accident in San Antonio, Texas. The wreck occurred around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 28 when police believe the male driver lost control of his vehicle on Loop 20 and swerved into oncoming traffic. His vehicle struck the car of a female and child, but both sustained only minor injuries. A passenger in the unidentified male's car was airlifted to a local San Antonio hospital. ... read more
Posted by: San Antonio Personal Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 12/29/2011 | Permalink Link to this Article
Four Women Killed in Accident with Suspected Drunk Driver in Memphis, Tennessee
According to local news sources, four women were killed in an accident with a suspected drunk driver in Memphis, Tennessee. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, December 24 when Shelby County Sheriff's Officers believe 38-year-old Lenard Robinson Jr. rear-ended a Chevy Impala on Raleigh-Millington Road. The impact caused the Impala to swerve into oncoming traffic and was then struck by another vehicle. Four women were killed in the Impala, including 47-year-old Tarla Fisher, 44-year-old Shirley Watkins, 26-year-old Chrystal Hill, and 42-year-old Marjorie Tucker. Robinson has been charged with four counts of vehicular homicide, driving under the influence, reckless driving, speeding and two counts of felony reckless endangerment. ... read more
Heinz Schlotter Killed in Christmas Day Hit-and-Run Accident in Lake Worth, Texas
According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, a man was killed in a Christmas Day hit-and-run accident. The incident happened around 6:30 a.m. Sunday, December 25 when 59-year-old Heinz Schlotter was struck by what police believe to be a Ford Explorer. Lake Worth police recovered a damaged passenger side window and pieces of windshield from the scene. Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact 817-237-1224. ... read more
Ethel Hazet Killed in One-Vehicle Crash in Dallas, Texas
According to Fox 4, a woman was killed and a man injured in a one-vehicle wreck in Dallas, Texas. The accident occurred around 11:30 p.m. Monday, December 26 when Dallas police discovered the SUV of 58-year-old Ethel Hazet flipped upside-down on Loop 12. Police believe alcohol was involved. Hazet was taken to Parkland hospital where she later passed away. A passenger in the vehicle was also found and taken to Parkland, where he was said to be in stable condition. The investigation into the accident continues. ... read more
Raymond Murski Killed, Norman Wallace Injured in Car Accident in Burnet, Texas
According to KXAN, one man was killed and another injured in a car accident in Burnet, Texas. The accident occurred around 2 p.m. Monday, December 19 when Burnet police believe 72-year-old Raymond Murski drifted into oncoming traffic on Highway 281. Murski's vehicle struck the vehicle of 42-year-old Norman Wallace head on. Both men were taken to Austin hospitals where Murski was later pronounced dead, while Wallace is in stable condition. Burnet police continue to investigate the accident. ... read more
5 Killed in Plane Crash in Central Texas in Brazos County
According to several local news outlets, 5 people were killed in a plane crash in central Texas. The accident occurred just before 10 p.m. Monday, December 19 in a ranching community of Brazos County. Texas Department of Public Safety officials believe the flight began in Atlanta, Georgia, made a stop in Jackson, Mississippi and was bound for Waco, Texas before the crash. Severe weather may have played a role in the accident.... read more
Motorcyclist Danny Ray Viola Killed in Accident with Suspected Drunk Driver in Dallas, Texas
According to the Dallas Morning News, a motorcyclist was killed in an accident with a suspected drunk driver in Dallas, Texas. The accident occurred around 12:40 a.m. Saturday, December 17 when 56-year-old Danny Ray Viola was struck on Preston Road by 18-year-old Joshua Reyes. Viola was taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Reyes has been charged with intoxication manslaughter from the accident. ... read more
Sean Michael Satterfield Killed in Accident with Alleged Drunk Driver in Fort Worth, Texas
According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, a male passenger was killed in an accident with a suspected drunk driver in Fort Worth, Texas. The accident occurred late Wednesday night when police believe 28-year-old Althea Voynn Wilson ran a stop sign and struck a pickup truck. 18-year-old passenger Sean Michael Satterfield was ejected from the pickup and died at the scene. Wilson was arrested for intoxication manslaughter, while the driver of the pickup was also arrested for driving while intoxicated and possession of marijuana. ... read more
Najee Nasir Killed in Accident with Alleged Intoxicated Driver in Arlington, Texas
According to several local news sources, a man was killed and another shot following a car accident in Arlington, Texas. The accident occurred around 1:40 p.m. when 42-year-old Najee Nasir was struck from behind by the errant vehicle of Thomas Lester Harper. Harper then allegedly randomly fired a gun at onlookers, killing another man. In Harper's vehicle, two young twin children were found injured, but not life-threatening. Officers believe the driver was intoxicated on a substance other than alcohol. The Arlington police continue the investigation. ... read more
Lisa Stewart Wilmoth Killed in Single-Vehicle Accident in Conroe, Texas
According to local news reports, a woman was killed in a single-vehicle accident in Conroe, Texas. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. Monday, December 12 when Texas Department of Public Safety officials believe 49-year-old Lisa Stewart Wilmoth unexpectedly left the road way and struck a fence. She was pronounced dead at the scene. ... read more
Luis Turcios Killed in Accident with Alleged Drunk Driver in Houston, Texas
According to the Houston Chronicle, a man was killed by a suspected drunk driver while trying to aide car accident victims. The accident occurred December 3 when Luis Turcios was helping at an accident scene and was struck by the pickup truck of 62-year-old Lydia Martinez Mejia. Mejia also struck a body belonging to the initial car accident and swiped a wrecker at the scene. She has been charged with felony intoxicated manslaughter. ... read more
Christina Flores Killed in Wrong-Way Accident with Suspected Drunk Driver in San Antonio, Texas
According to the San Antonio Express-News, a woman was killed in an accident with a wrong-way driver in San Antonio, Texas. The wreck occurred around 4:18 a.m. Saturday, December 10 when the woman's vehicle was struck by the wrong-way driver on Interstate 37. Police note the passenger in the struck vehicle was not injured. They believe alcohol was a factor in the accident.
Update: The female motorist has been identified as 43-year-old Christina Flores.... read more
Posted by: San Antonio Wrongful Death Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 12/12/2011 | Permalink Link to this Article
Frances Lee, Brandi Brumley, Brayon Atkinson Killed in Head-On Accident in Centerton, Arkansas
Local news reports indicate three people were killed in a head-on collision near Centerton, Arkansas. The accident occurred around 1:15 p.m. Friday, December 9 when Arkansas State Police believe two SUVs were negotiating a curve headed opposite directions. One SUV, driven by Brandi Brumley, crossed the centerline of Highway 102 and struck the other vehicle, driven by Frances Lee. Three people were killed in the accident, including both drivers and Brumley's passenger Brayon Atkinson. A 3-year-old boy was also injured in Brumley's vehicle and was taken to a hospital in Little Rock, where his condition was unknown. ... read more
Posted by: Fayetteville Wrongful Death Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 12/12/2011 | Permalink Link to this Article
Woman Killed at Bus Stop by Truck that Allegedly Ran Red Light in San Antonio, Texas
According to local news reports, a woman was killed by an errant vehicle while she waited at a bus stop in San Antonio, Texas. The accident happened around 5:50 a.m. Monday, December 12 when police believe the driver of the errant pickup truck ran a red light and struck another vehicle, then careened into the woman at the stop. She became pinned beneath the truck and later passed away from her injuries. ... read more
Posted by: San Antonio Wrongful Death Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 12/12/2011 | Permalink Link to this Article
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