Sophia Aslanian and Emma Aslanian Killed in Hudspeth County Car Crash on Interstate 10 near Sierra Blanca

Hudspeth County, Texas (August 29, 2020) – Two people were killed in a car crash on Thursday in Hudspeth County, according to a local news source.

The fatal crash happened on August 27, on Interstate 10 near Sierra Blanca.

According to the report, a 2001 Volvo truck tractor towing a 2017 Hyundai in a box trailer was heading eastbound on I-10 approaching the U.S. Border Protection checkpoint, and it slowed as it entered the checkpoint area.

The driver of a 2020 Ford Expedition failed to control their speed and rear-ended the Volvo.

Two people in the Ford, 16-year-old Sophia Aslanian and 19-year-old Emma Aslanian, were pronounced dead at the scene. Both victims were from Los Angeles, California.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sophia Aslanian and Emma Aslanian.

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 requires 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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