Alex De La Rosa, 24, killed and driver Gerardo Tamez III, 27, facing charges in crash on Midway Road in Weslaco, Texas
Weslaco resident dies when car hits tree, driver to face charges
The Texas Department of Public Safety says a 27-year-old Weslaco resident will be charged with manslaughter once he is released from the hospital in conjunction with a one-vehicle fatal crash Wednesday evening.
Weslaco man sentenced in crash that killed “best friend”
Tamez has been sentenced to eight years in prison with a little more than two years in credit for time he’s spent behind bars awaiting the disposition of his case.
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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