Lina Arredondo Killed in San Antonio Drowning Accident at Home on Divide Mount

San Antonio, Texas (June 15, 2020) – A 4-year-old girl was killed Sunday night in a drowning accident in San Antonio, according to a local news source.

The accident happened just before 10:00 p.m. on June 14, at a home on Divide Mount near Southton Road.

Police said 4-year-old Lina Arredondo was found unresponsive in the pool in the backyard of the home. 

Arredondo was airlifted to a local hospital where she later died.

No other information regarding the incident was immediately available.

An investigation is underway.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lina Arredondo.

In a very recent U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) report on swimming pool accidents, Texas had the tragic distinction of ranking first in most drowning deaths of children ages 15 or younger.

Contributing Factors of Swimming Pool Accidents

There are several common preventable causes of swimming pool accidents which result in serious injury or drowning death. 

The causes include; lack of a four-sided fence enclosure on the swimming pool which employs self-latching gates, dark and unlit area, and lack of proper supervision of the area. Most accidents occur as a result of slips and fall on the slippery, wet surfaces surrounding the pool. 

Improperly maintained drains can cause entrapment of limbs, hair, or clothing, especially of small children, with powerful suction leading to drowning or evisceration. Incorrect or inappropriate access to or use of chemicals meant for disinfection or chlorination of the water can lead to burns, poisoning, or other serious injuries, again primarily to unsuspecting children.

Most of the accidents result in critical head and back injuries or even death.

If you have been a victim in a swimming pool accident it is crucial that you consult with a knowledgeable and experienced Houston swimming pool injury attorney or wrongful death attorney at the Houston law firm of Joel A. Gordon and Associates who can advise you about your legal options. 

To speak with an attorney  Click to call: 281-943-5555.