Teodulo Fernandez Killed in Dallas Crash on South Marsalis Avenue; German Soto Acre Arrested

Dallas, Texas (October 16, 2020) – An elderly man was hit and killed by a loose tire Tuesday afternoon in Dallas, according to police.

The deadly accident happened around 3:00 p.m., October 13, in the 1800 block of South Marsalis Avenue.

Police said German Soto Acre, 46, was driving at a high rate of speed when he hit a parked car along a curb. The force of the impact pushed the parked car into a second parked vehicle.

The crash caused the second parked vehicle to lose its right front tire. The tire then struck 75-year-old Teodulo Fernandez, who was standing on the sidewalk near his home.

Soto Acre’s vehicle ended up crashing into a metal fence in front of Fernandez’s home. He then fled the scene.

Fernandez was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Soto Acre was later arrested and charged with failure to stop and render aid leading to death.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Teodulo Fernandez.

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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