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A high school father to-be died in a crash Monday, leaving behind his girlfriend who is seven months pregnant. James Walker, 18, was driving at approximately 9:30 p.m. CT Monday in Houston when the crash happened on Interstate 45 when another driver stopped on the freeway because he thought he had a flat tire. Walker swerved to avoid a collision but another driver in a Ford Expedition collided with the rear of Walker's vehicle. Walker was pronounced deceased at the site. Walker's funeral is Saturday. A GoFundMe page has been established to provide support for unborn baby Liam.

Paz Alejandra Rocha, 34, Gilberto Garcia Perez, 38, and an 11-year-old boy killed; 68-year-old woman critically injured in snowy two-car crash near Dalhart, Texas

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Sunday, January 4, 2015

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Amarillo, TX

The Texas Department of Public Safety says a Chevrolet Tahoe carrying the three Arizona residents was driving too fast for road conditions, which included about 4 inches of snow, and spun into oncoming traffic, striking a 2012 Buick, killed three and injuring 5. The adults killed were Paz Alejandra Rocha, 34, and Gilberto Garcia Perez, 38. The name of the 11-year-old boy has not yet been released. A 68-year-old woman from Minnesota was critically injured in the wreck, as was an 11-month-old boy.Three others were also injured. We'll update this story with any updates we receive.

El Paso

El Paso is the largest bilingual, binational work force in the Western Hemisphere. Situated on the Rio Grande across the border from Juárez (in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico), it creates a combined international metropolitan area, and has also been ranked the safest large city in the U.S. for four consecutive years. El Paso and Juárez, along with the city of Las Cruces, have a combined population of 2.7 million people.

Major Roadways

Interstate 10 is the southernmost transcontinental highway in the United States, stretching from the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica, California to the Atlantic Ocean in Jacksonville, Florida. Interstate 10 is the primary thoroughfare in El Paso, connecting it to many other major cities such as Los Angeles, Phoenix, Houston, and New Orleans.
U.S. Route 54 is an east-west highway that travels from El Paso to Griggsville, Illinois.
U.S. Route 62 connects El Paso to Niagara Falls, New York, running east-west along parts of what was once the Ozark Trail.

Other Transportation

A fleet of natural-gas powered metro buses provide transportation all around El Paso, managed by Sun Metro Mass Transit System.
El Paso International Airport is a public airport with 15 gates, served by eight commerical airlines. El Paso is also home to Biggs Army Airfield, Horizon Airport, and Doña Ana County International Jetport.
Amtrak provides a passenger rail service from El Paso to New Orleans and Los Angeles three times a week.

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Where to find legal assistance after an El Paso injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from an El Paso personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, an El Paso wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind.

How do you deal with an insurance claim after an El Paso accident?

Regardless of how severe an accident is, almost everyone involved has to deal with insurance companies and claims. For accidents with very minor injuries and damage, a claim can sometimes be handled by working with the insurance adjuster. For crashes involving more serious injuries, or when a fatal crash occurs, an El Paso personal injury attorney is needed to manage the insurance claim. Go here to learn more about how good personal injury lawyers help injured victims.

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Austin

Austin is the capital of the state of Texas and the second largest state capital after Phoenix, Arizona. The Austin-Round Rock metropolitan area has an estimated population of 1,883,051 as of July 1, 2013. Austin is known for being a center for live music, as well as a center for government and education in Texas.

Major Roadways in Austin

Interstate 35 is a major north-south highway that passes through Austin. It enters the state and passes through Dallas, travels south through Austin and San Antonio, and ends at Laredo near the Mexican border.
U.S. Route 183 travels from Refugio, Texas to Presho, South Dakota. Austin is the largest city it passes through.
U.S. Route 290 is an east-west highway that travels from Harper to the northwest side of Houston.
Texas State Highway 71 / Ben White Boulevard runs 253 miles from Brady to Blessing, passing through Austin on the way.
Texas State Highway 130 / Pickle Parkway is a highway from Interstate 35 in San Antonio along Interstate 410 and Interstate 10 to east of Seguin, and then travels north as tollway from there to Interstate 35 north of Georgetown.
Texas State Highway 45 forms a loop around Austin, existing in two open segments.

Other Transportation

There are two airports in the city: the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, and the Austin Executive Airport.
Austin is considered the most bike friendly city in Texas, and has over 80 miles of bike lanes. Visit BikeAustin.org, an organization dedicated to improving quality of life for all of Austin and Central Texas by growing bicycling as a form of transportation, exercise, and recreation.
Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority provides public transit in the city, offering many bus routes as well as a commuter rail system.
There are several intercity bus lines available. Greyhound Lines and Megabus offer routes to many major cities, and Turimex Internacional offers transportation from Austin to many cities in Mexico.

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Grief support groups in Austin:

My Healing Place is a non-profit organization focused on grief and trauma with the mission to assist children and adults as they move from loss to a full life through therapy, support, education, training and consultation. The Christi Center offers hope after the death of a loved one by providing support networks, community education and therapeutic activities that are free, peer-based, and ongoing. It was founded by Susan and Don Cox in 1987 after their daughter, Christi, was killed by a hit-and-run drunk driver. Directory of Austin grief support organizations.

Where to find legal assistance after an Austin injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial tco get help from an Austin personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work when an injured person is out-of-network, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, an Austin wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what an Austin accident lawyer can do to help.

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San Antonio

San Antonio is the 7th most populated city in the U.S. and the second most populated city in the state of Texas. The Greater San Antonio metropolitan area has a population of over 2.27 million. San Antonio is the home of the famous San Antonio Spurs basketball team. The Annual San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is hosted in the city as well, which is one of the largest livestock shows in the country.

Major Roadways

Interstate 10 is referred to as the McDermott Freeway when heading northwest to El Paso, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, and Jose Lopez freeway where it heads east to Seguin, Houston, and New Orleans.
Interstate 35, or the Pan Am Expressway, runs south to Loredo and north to Austin.
Interstate 37, or the Lucian Adams Freeway, runs southeast towards Corpus Christi.
Interstate 410, or Connally Loop, is a 53-mile inner beltway around the city.
U.S. Route 90, or the Cleto Rodriguez Freeway, goes west to Uvalde, Del Rio, and Van Horn.
U.S. Route 281, or the McAllister Freeway, travels north to Johnson City and Wichita Falls, and south to Pleasanton.
State Highway 151, or the Stotzer Freeway, runs through Westover Hills and provides access to SeaWorld.
State Highway Loop 1604 is a 96-mile outer beltway that encircles San Antonio.

Other Transportation

San Antonio has 136 miles of bike lanes, paths, and routes for cyclists.
VIA Metropolitan Transit offers bus transportation within the city, with 89 regular bus routes and two street car routes.
Amtrak provides service to the San Antonio Amtrak Station, where both the Texas Eagle and Sunset Limited Routes pass through.
San Antonio is home to two airports: San Antonio International Airport, which is the 6th busiest in Texas, and Stinson Municipal Airport, which is owned by the city and functions as a reliever airport.

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San Antonio legal information for accident victims

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in San Antonio, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Where to find legal assistance after a San Antonio injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a San Antonio personal injury lawyer who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows the issues related to insurance policies, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, an experienced San Antonio wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a good San Antonio personal injury lawyer can do to help.

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