Pedestrian Killed in Weslaco Hit-and-Run
A man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run north of Weslaco on Saturday, September 23. This is just one of many similar accidents seen in the area in the past few weeks. Learn more about pedestrian accidents and what to do if you’re injured in a hit-and-run in Texas.
The Weslaco Hit-and-Run
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating a hit-and-run that happened at around 8:30 a.m. on Saturday on Mile 4 West Road north of Mile 11 North outside Weslaco. A 43-year-old Weslaco man was killed after being struck by a black pickup truck.
According to DPS, the man was walking north with his bike on Mile West Road when he was hit by the pickup. DPS reports that during the preliminary investigation, witnesses told officials that they heard a loud noise before seeing the pickup in the roadway. No other vehicles were nearby.
The pickup truck driver fled from the scene without rendering aid. An investigation into the event remains ongoing.
DPS is asking for information from the public regarding the incident. Anyone with knowledge about the event should call Weslaco DPS at (956) 565-7600.
What To Do if You’re Involved in a Pedestrian Hit-and-Run
Pedestrian-car accidents are incredibly dangerous. In fact, being hit as a pedestrian is nearly ten times deadlier than being involved in a high-speed crash, and more than 15 times deadlier than the average Texas car accident. Nearly 95% of pedestrian accidents will involve some kind of injury.
Because of how serious these accidents can be, it’s important that you know what to do to keep yourself safe in case of a Texas pedestrian car accident.
Call for Help — either call 911 or tell a bystander to call for you
Block Traffic — if you can’t move, ask bystanders to block traffic
Move to a Safe Place — if you can move, move as far away from traffic as possible
Speak to Police — tell emergency responders everything you can remember about the hit-and-run vehicle
Seek Medical Attention Immediately — if you are injured in any way, seek medical attention as soon as possible
Take Notes — take note of everything you can remember about the vehicle, including color, make, model, and license plate number
Gather Evidence — if you can, take pictures of the scene, or ask someone to take them for you
While some accidents happen no matter what we do to prevent them, there are some things you can do as a pedestrian to make Texas pedestrian car accidents less likely. Always follow posted road signs and traffic lights, use crosswalks and sidewalks, and don’t assume that traffic will stop for you. Taking a little extra care when walking near the road might just save your life.
If you or someone you love has been involved in a Texas pedestrian accident, an Edinburg car accident attorney can help you defend your rights.
Source: KRGV, ValleyCentral4