32-Year-Old Man and 4-Year-Old Boy Killed in Houston Pedestrian Accident on North Freeway (I-45)

Houston, Texas (June 21, 2020) – A 32-year-old man and his 4-year-old son were fatally hit by a vehicle Saturday night in Houston, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Department.

The deadly accident took place shortly after 9:30 p.m., June 20, on North Freeway (Interstate 45) near Cypresswood Drive.

Deputies said the man and his son were traveling in a black Jeep SUV on the freeway when he lost control of the Jeep and crashed into a concrete wall.

Both the man and the boy got out of the Jeep and attempted to walk across the main lanes of the freeway and were struck by a silver Toyota.

Both victims were declared dead at the scene.

The Toyota driver stopped at the scene after the accident and cooperated with investigators. He told officers he didn’t see the victims until it was too late.

The driver and two women in his car were uninjured in the crash.

The deputies are investigating the crash.

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

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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