Mykayla Recio, 11, killed; 2 arrested after SUV rollover on Crosstown Expressway in Corpus Christi, Texas
Police have found 2 men who fled fatal rollover, 1 arrested
The two men were passengers in an SUV that Mykayla and eight other people were riding in when it went out of control near the Gollihar exit. The men told police they had been drinking and were afraid they would be charged with the crash. They told police they didn't know how seriously injured the children were when they fled.
Driver Still on the Run After Fleeing Scene of Fatal Accident
In the State of Texas, it is a serious criminal charge when a person leaves the scene of an accident involving death, injury, or property damage. Since September 1st, 2013, leaving the scene of an accident has been considered a second-degree felony and is punishable up to 20 years in a state prison, the same as intoxicated manslaughter.
Driver accused in fatal Crosstown Expwy crash found in Houston
According to investigators, Ramon was driving an SUV that flipped on the Crosstown Expressway in Corpus Christi on September 10th. There were 8 people in the vehicle.
Man accused of causing accident that killed young girl appears in court
During his hearing, Michael Ramon told the judge he didn't have a job or money to hire an attorney. So, the judge gave him a court appointed attorney.
What do you want to do?
After an injury car accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone has been injured in a car crash, it's hard to know what to do to help. Injured people need appropriate medial treatment, but they also need to have their civil and legal rights protected.
After a serious crash, several steps need to be taken, including dealing with the insurance companies, tracking and documenting lost income from missed work, coordinating medical bill payments, and handling an insurance claim.
Go here for information on the best way to handle these issues following an injury car accident.
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