A hit-and-run collision on Nov. 15 in Dallas claimed the lives of three women, aged 26, 28 and 45. A toddler was also severely injured and taken to the hospital for treatment. A witness reported that the toddler was grabbed out of the car and handed to someone, although police were unable to verify this information.
The collision occurred at the corner of North Prairie Creek Road and Dunlap Drive. The women were returning from a shopping trip when they were struck while turning left on Dunlap at 6:30 p.m.
Mourners brought flowers to the site of the accident, which was not far from the victims’ home. Family members have plans to hold the funerals in Mexico, the victims’ home country.
There was little reported about the identity of the driver in the other vehicle as the individual was not at the scene of the accident once the police arrived. Witnesses told police that the driver was going approximately 80 miles per hour.
Car accidents can occur for many reasons, including road conditions, poor weather or a negligent driver. Being a family member of a victim who died in a car crash can be financially as well as emotionally difficult. Children left behind may struggle from lack of financial support, and lost wages could affect spouses of those who died in the accident. If the accident was the result of a negligent third-party, a claim may be filed to compensate those affected. Recovery is also possible for the injuries and property damage associated with such a loss.
According to a spokesman for Volkswagen Group, the company is recalling around 2.6 million vehicles around the world, including some sold in Dallas, over electronic and drive system problems. The automotive giant fears that these flaws could lead to a car accident that would cause injuries, although there have been no reports so far of accidents related to these recall issues.
It’s probably unsurprising that teenagers are accountable for a large amount of car accidents across the U.S. After all, new drivers lack the experience to be able to avoid many crashes, and teenagers can also make unwise driving choices while older drivers know better. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers. Every year, over 2,000 teenagers are killed and more than 200,000 injured in accidents throughout the country, and teen drivers are responsible for about 30 percent of the costs of motor vehicle accident injuries.
Motorcycle riders are vulnerable to major injury if they should ever be involved in a motor vehicle accident. Motorcyclists are open to the elements and have far less protection than drivers of cars, trucks or SUVs. They don’t have safety belts or air bags and, most importantly, they don’t have the frame of the vehicle to protect them. A biker has a significantly lower chance of surviving a road accident than does the driver of another type of vehicle.