1 Killed in Houston Two-Vehicle Crash on Southwest Freeway near Harwin

Houston, Texas (May 4, 2020) – One person was killed Sunday night in a two-vehicle crash in southwest Houston, according to police.

The fatal crash happened around 9:30 p.m. May 3, in the outbound feeder lanes of the Southwest Freeway near Harwin, before the Hillcroft exit.

Authorities said a Honda Accord was exiting the freeway when it was rear-ended by a Cadillac. The impact caused the Honda to crash into a pillar, and split in half.

The driver of Accord was ejected, and the Cadillac landed on top of him. He was killed in the crash. His name has not been released.

The Cadillac driver attempted to flee, but witnesses followed him, and police took him into custody. He was charged with failure to stop and render aid. He could be charged with intoxication manslaughter if it is found that he was intoxicated at the time of the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

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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