82-Year-Old Man Killed in Houston Pedestrian Accident on Westheimer Road

Houston, Texas (March 2, 2021) – An 82-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle Monday morning in Houston near the Galleria area, according to police.

The deadly accident happened around 6:45 a.m., March 1, in the 6100 block of Westheimer Road near Potomac.

Police said the man was attempting to cross the street, outside a crosswalk, when he was struck by a Hyundai SUV driven by a 54-year-old.

The man was killed in the crash. His name has not been released.

The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

The police are investigating the crash.

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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. 

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