Glenn Mark Shirley Killed in Hockley County Pedestrian Accident on Highway 114

Hockley County, Texas (July 3, 2020) – The man who was struck and killed by a vehicle early Thursday morning in Hockley County has been identified as 33-year-old Glenn Mark Shirley, according to DPS.

The deadly accident happened on July 2, on Highway 114, about two miles from Opdyke West.

DPS said Shirley’s 2007 Chevy Silverado had broken down on the eastbound shoulder of the highway, and he was transferring items to a waiting vehicle.

Shirley stepped onto the roadway and was hit by a 2003 Ford F350 pickup truck. He was declared dead at the scene.

The waiting vehicle next to Shirley’s truck fled the scene.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Glenn Mark Shirley.

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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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