54-Year-Old Genoveva Hernandez Killed in Odessa Two-Vehicle Crash at IH-20 and East Loop 338

Odessa, Texas (May 6, 2020) – The woman who was killed Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler in Southeast Odessa has been identified as 54-year-old Genoveva Hernandez, of Monahans, according to police.

The fatal crash occurred around 7:32 p.m. on May 5, in the area of I-20 and East Loop 338.

Police said Vicente Aguirre, 74, of Odessa, was driving an 18-wheeler eastbound in the outside lane of I-20 while Hernandez was driving a white Nissan Sentra eastbound in the inside lane of the interstate.

Hernandez made an unsafe lane change and was hit by the semi-truck. 

Hernandez was taken to a local hospital where she later died.

The crash remains under investigation.

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

Commercial trucks are known to cause over 90% of accidents in Houston. These truck drivers must understand that their actions majorly contribute to most of the accidents on the roads. It is also important for others on the same roads with truck drivers to understand that maximum precaution should be taken while driving near trucks. While small mistakes like ignoring the turn signal prior to turning may cause accidents, major causes of these accidents are rooted in other factors like exhaustion on the part of truck drivers. If the reasons for the crash are anchored to the failure of following the right turn or driving at a speed that is not legally recommended, a wrongful death lawyer will be useful in such scenarios. 

If you have lost a loved one in an accident with a huge truck, it is advisable to get a lawyer who will facilitate the process of compensation.

Our attorneys at  Joel A. Gordon & Associates will fight for you.

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