Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on I-10 in San Antonio; Justin Antwan Jackson Arrested
46-Year-Old Woman Killed; Justin Antwan Jackson Arrested After San Antonio 18-Wheeler Crash on Interstate 10 near Dominion Drive
San Antonio, Texas (May 23, 2020) – A 46-year-old woman was killed early Friday morning in a hit-and-run crash in San Antonio, police said.
The deadly crash happened around 6:00 a.m. May 22, on I-10 near Dominion Drive.
Police said an International model 18-wheeler rear-ended a Ford Fiesta driven by a 46-year-old woman on the highway.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name has not been released.
The driver of the 18-wheeler, Justin Antwan Jackson, 29, fled the scene after the crash. The big rig was found abandoned at Bowie and Crockett streets.
Someone saw the big rig which still had parts of the victim’s car visibly stuck underneath it and called police.
The driver of another big rig stayed behind after the crash and gave information to the police about Jackson.
Jackson was arrested on charges of failure to stop and render aid resulting in death.
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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