Lower Valley, TX (March 22, 2022) – One man has lost his life as a result of a traffic-related incident in the Lower Valley area on Monday morning, March 21. At around 12:30 a.m., authorities were notified that an accident took place on Chino Drive.
Reports from local authorities show that 50-year-old Hector Mario Chavez was walking in the 7100 block of Chino Drive during the early morning hours. For unknown reasons, he was struck by a 2004 Yamaha Road Star motorcycle.
Chavez sustained fatal injuries as a result of the accident. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the motorcycle, 45-year-old Bobby Gabaldon, fled the scene on foot. Gabaldon was subsequently arrested and charged with being in an accident involving death.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Hector Chavez. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Texas
Approximately two pedestrians are fatally injured in motor vehicle accidents every day in the state of Texas. These accidents happen far too often, having an overwhelming impact on families.
Losing a loved one in a pedestrian accident can be life-changing. Most likely, you will have to deal with towering financial consequences. You may no longer have a source of income that your family has grown to depend on. You may face towering medical expenses. You may have to cover tens of thousands of dollars in funeral costs.
Rather than trying to deal with the negative consequences alone, you can benefit greatly by reaching out to our Lower Valley wrongful death lawyers as soon as possible. If your loved one has lost their life in an accident, due to the negligence of another driver, you may have legal options available to help you move forward. Our team can help you hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions so you are able to move forward in the best way possible.
Texas Wrongful Death Lawyers
At Wyatt Law Firm, our Lower Valley pedestrian accident lawyers are completely devoted to being a part of helping your family get justice. We are committed to representing the families of victims who have lost their lives in accidents due to negligence.
To date, we have remained committed to helping each client we work with obtain the outcome they expect for their legal claims. When it comes to helping families get justice after a loved one, we provide the most responsive and trusted representation for our clients to ensure they are in the best position possible to do so.
Our lawyers are available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week to speak with you about your case and help you get the justice and the compensation you deserve. Our law firm offers free consultations to all prospective clients. Contact our Texas personal injury lawyers any time to schedule a meeting with our team. Call 210-340-5550 any time to see how we can help you.
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