28-Year-Old Monica Gallegos Killed in Dallas Two-Vehicle Crash on I-30 near South Westmoreland Road

Dallas, Texas (April 20, 2020) – Two women were killed, and a 5-year-old girl was injured Saturday night in a car crash in west Dallas, according to officials.

The fatal crash happened shortly before 11:00 p.m. April 18, on westbound I-30 near South Westmoreland Road.

Deputies said 28-year-old Monica Gallegos and 54-year-old Carolina Hernandez were leaving the area after helping a family member who was having mechanical issues with their vehicle. They were reversing into the right lane of the freeway when their PT Cruiser was hit by a Ford F-150.

Both Gallegos and Hernandez had to be extricated and were rushed to the hospital, where they later died.

A 5-year-old girl was taken to Children’s Hospital in Dallas in stable condition.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

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

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws or statues which were violated.

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