Paulo Mitchell Killed in Austin Scooter Accident on East Riverside Drive

Austin, Texas (April 14, 2021) – The man who was killed Friday afternoon in a scooter accident in south Austin has been identified as Paulo Mitchell, 50, according to the police.

The deadly accident occurred around 2:07 p.m., April 9, in the 300 block of East Riverside Drive.

Police said Mitchell was riding a MotoTec scooter when he collided with a 2019 Ryder box truck.

Mitchell was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

The driver of the box truck was uninjured in the crash.

The police are investigating the crash. Anyone with any information about the crash is asked to call APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-6935.

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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