One Killed in Harris County Two-Vehicle Crash on Sam Houston Parkway; Dagoberto Pablo Monge Arrested

Harris County, Texas (September 2, 2020) – One person was killed Monday morning in a hit-and-run crash in Harris County, deputies said.

The fatal crash occurred around 5:22 a.m., August 31, in the 7800 block of W. Sam Houston Parkway North.

Deputies said Dagoberto Pablo Monge, 50, was driving a car when he rear-ended a white van on the parkway.

The driver of the van was taken to the hospital, where he later died. His name has not been released.

Monge fled the scene after the accident. He was later found and arrested. He is currently being held at the Harris County jail, and his bond has been set at $10,000.

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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