Jaime Elias Garcia, 18, killed in crash at FM 1015 and 18th Street in Weslaco, Texas
Suspected ‘intoxicated’ driver causes three-vehicle crash, teen dies on scene
The woman evaded Progreso PD while officers attempted to perform a traffic stop. The woman continued northbound on FM 1015 at a high rate of speed toward Weslaco.
Woman charged with murder for crash that killed Progreso teen
Weslaco municipal judge Juan Alvarez charged Daena Nicole Gonzalez, 27, with murder while she was still hospitalized for injuries she sustained during the collision.
Community raising money for teen killed in Weslaco crash
Now, co-workers and classmates are raising money to help pay for Garcia's funeral expenses.
Community comes together for Mercedes teen killed in accident
An emotional gathering as many in attendance spoke about the impact Garcia left on their lives. They shared he will forever leave a mark on his community.
Parents of Mercedes teen killed in drunk driving accident sue driver
Leonoa Ybarra, Garcia’s mother, is seeking monetary relief of over one million dollars from Gonzalez who has already been charged with murder.
Woman accused of killing teen in car crash pleads not guilty
Gonzalez's bonds were reduced to $350,000, $100,000 and $125,000 during Tuesday's hearing.
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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.