Gerardo Castro Killed in Nacogdoches Pedestrian Accident on South Street

Nacogdoches, Texas (December 8, 2021) – A 70-year-old man was killed Thursday evening in a hit-and-run accident in Nacogdoches, according to the police.

The deadly accident happened around 5:50 p.m., December 2, in the 2000 block of South Street.

Police said Gerardo Castro, 70, of Nacogdoches, was struck by a vehicle on the street.

The vehicle fled the scene after the accident.

Castro was found lying in the road and was taken to Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, where he later died.

The officers believe the involved vehicle was a 2007 to 2014 model Chevrolet pickup with front-end damage.

The police are investigating the crash. Anyone with any information about the accident is asked to call Nacogdoches Police Department at 936-559-2607 or Nacogdoches Crime Stoppers at 936-560-4636. Tips can also be submitted at www.ncstips.com. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for the first and best tip leading to the arrest of a felony suspect. Tipsters remain anonymous and do not have to testify in court.

We pass our condolences to the family and friends of Gerardo Castro.

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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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