One Killed in Manor Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 290 at FM 973

Manor, Texas (November 11, 2020) – One person was killed, and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning near Manor, according to police.

The fatal crash happened around 1:40 a.m., at the intersection of Highway 290 and FM 973.

Police said a white four-door vehicle was traveling eastbound on the highway when it was rear-ended by a Ford F-350.

A passenger in the four-door vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the four-door vehicle was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Ford driver fled the scene on foot and was arrested by officers on charges of murder due to causing the death of another person while committing a felony – alleged to have been driving while intoxicated with two or more previous convictions, which is a 3rd-degree felony – and evading with previous convictions. He was booked into Travis County Jail.

The police are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

Who May Make a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?

A wrongful death claim for a family member may be brought by spouses, children, or parents. The State of Texas also allows the estate of the deceased to bring a survival action to recover for past medical expenses and conscious pain and suffering, as well as other non-economic damages which the deceased may have suffered before death. Texas does not permit brothers, sisters, cousins, or grandparents to assert any claims for the death of a family member.

Wrongful death claims require an attorney who understands the complexity of the damages caused by a significant loss. The lawyer representing the client has the responsibility to hire the necessary experts to help prove the case. 

If you have lost a loved one in a traffic accident, contact our law firm today to talk to an attorney who will help you in your case.

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