Joel Bustamante Killed in San Antonio Multi-Vehicle Crash on Loop 1604

San Antonio, Texas (September 13, 2020) – The 26-year-old man who was killed in a car crash Wednesday morning in San Antonio’s North Side has been identified as Joel Bustamante, according to the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The fatal crash occurred just after 6:00 a.m., September 9, on N Loop 1604.

Police said Bustamante was driving when two vehicles in front of him hydroplaned due to the slick road, causing him to lose control and crash into those vehicles.

Bustamante was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The crash closed westbound Loop 1604 just before the U.S. 281 on-ramp for several hours.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Joel Bustamante.

Who May Make a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?

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 requires 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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