Martina Venancio-Cabrera Killed in North Austin Pedestrian Accident at Cameron Road and Ferguson Lane

Austin, Texas (September 24, 2020) – The woman who was killed in a pedestrian accident last week Tuesday morning in North Austin has been identified as Martina Venancio-Cabrera, 39, according to police.

The accident happened around 9:00 a.m., September 15, at the intersection of Cameron Road and Ferguson Lane.

Police said Venancio-Cabrera was attempting to cross Ferguson Lane in the crosswalk when she was hit by a 2015 Ford F-550 that was turning onto Cameron Road.

Venancio-Cabrera was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas, where she was pronounced dead.

The Ford driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. They were cited for failure to yield right of way.

An investigation is underway. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-4424.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Martina Venancio-Cabrera.

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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