Joey Sanchez Killed in Humble Pedestrian Accident on FM 1960; Venson Williams Charged

Humble, Texas (December 2, 2020) – A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Tuesday morning in Humble, according to officials.

The deadly accident happened around 3:00 a.m., November 1, in the 6300 block of FM 1960.

Police said Joey Sanchez was crossing the street when he was struck by a vehicle driven by Venson Williams, 52.

Sanchez was pronounced dead at the scene.

Williams left the scene after the accident. A wrecker driver spotted Williams’ vehicle and followed him to a Kroger parking lot.

Williams got out of the vehicle and went inside the grocery store where he worked.

The wrecker driver told authorities about Williams’ dented vehicle.

The authorities came to the store, and Williams told officers he thought he had hit an animal but didn’t stop because he was late to work. He has been charged with failure to stop and render aid.

The authorities are investigating the accident.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Joey Sanchez.

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 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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