54-Year-Old Carolina Hernandez Killed in Dallas Two-Vehicle Crash on I-30 near South Westmoreland Road

Dallas, Texas (April 20, 2020) – Two women were killed, and a 5-year-old girl was injured Saturday night in a two-vehicle crash in West Dallas, according to officials.

The fatal crash happened shortly before 11:00 p.m. April 18, on westbound I-30 near South Westmoreland Road.

Deputies said 28-year-old Monica Gallegos and 54-year-old Carolina Hernandez were leaving the area after helping a family member who was having mechanical issues with their vehicle. They were reversing into the right lane of the freeway when their PT Cruiser was hit by a Ford F-150.

Both Gallegos and Hernandez had to be extricated and were rushed to the hospital, where they later died.

A 5-year-old girl was taken to Children’s Hospital in Dallas in stable condition.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

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

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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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