Serenity Rodriguez Killed in Poteet Pedestrian Accident on State Highway 16

Poteet, Texas (June 16, 2021) – According to the Texas DPS, a 17-year-old girl was hit and killed by an on-duty Atascosa County deputy last week Tuesday morning, north of Poteet.

The deadly accident happened around 3:45 a.m., June 8, on State Highway 16.

DPS said Serenity Rodriguez, 17, was struck by an on-duty Sheriff’s Deputy with the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office on the highway.

Rodriguez was killed in the crash.

A GoFundMe to help the family has been set up.

An investigation is underway.

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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