Marco Mendoza, 24, killed and four people injured in collision involving pedestrian at Washington Palm Drive and Farm-to-Market Road 2221 near Peñitas, Texas
1 dead, 4 injured after car crash in western Hidalgo County
"Driver of the GMC disregarded the stop sign and went airborne through the intersection as it continued to travel northbound," according to the Department of Public Safety. "A pedestrian (female-22 yoa) was walking on the northbound edge of the road and was struck by the GMC as it was traveling northbound."
Driver charged following fatal crash in Peñitas
According to public records, David Simon Cavazos has been charged with intoxication manslaughter and three counts of intoxication assault with a vehicle.
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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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