Hector Chavez Killed in Hit-and-Run on Chino Drive in Lower Valley; Bobby Gabaldon Arrested

Hector Chavez Killed in Hit-and-Run on Chino Drive in Lower Valley; Bobby Gabaldon Arrested

Hector Chavez Killed in Lower Valley Pedestrian Accident on Chino Drive; Bobby Gabaldon Arrested

Lower Valley, Texas (March 22, 2022) – A man was killed early Monday morning in a hit-and-run accident in the Lower Valley, according to the police.

The deadly accident happened around 12:30 a.m., March 21, in the 7100 block of Chino Drive, which is an industrial area off Hawkins Boulevard, south of Interstate 10.

Police said Hector Mario Chavez, 50, was walking on the street when he was hit by a 2004 Yamaha Road Star motorcycle ridden by Bobby Gabaldon, 45.

Chavez was killed in the crash.

Gabaldon fled the scene on foot, but he was found by a police officer about a quarter-mile away, and he was covered in blood and tattered clothing. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and will be booked into the El Paso County Jail on a charge of an accident involving death. His bond was set at $75,000.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

There are many different reasons why automobile, 18-wheeler, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents occur, including driver negligence, driver inattention, texting and driving, speeding, fatigue, failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive, running a red light, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While the factors listed above are the main causes of most accidents, there may also be other factors involved, which is why it’s important that an investigation be conducted before evidence disappears, especially in cases involving a fatality.  At Joel A. Gordon & Associates we will act quickly to secure accident scene photos, interview witnesses, obtain police records, and secure other valuable evidence needed to win your case.  Call now for a free consultation

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