Child killed, driver charged with DUI in hit-and-run pedestrian collision on Nairn Street in Houston, Texas
2-year-old killed after being struck by a speeding truck in SW Houston, police say
The driver attempted to flee, but neighbors nearby were able to stop and hold him until officers arrived, police said.
22-year-old accused of driving drunk in hit-and-run crash that killed 2-year-old boy
If Alvarado Lopez meets his bond, the judge said he must obtain a portable alcohol testing device, be subjected to drug and alcohol testing, surrender his passport or other travel documents, stay in Harris County and adhere to a curfew.
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After a serious or fatal pedestrian accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a collision with a vehicle, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Go here to learn how to protect the rights of pedestrian accident victims and their families.