On or about July 24, 2022, a pedestrian was hit and killed by a driver near the 21800 block of Katy Freeway on the eastbound service road in Houston, Tx. According to investigators, just after midnight Sunday morning the victim was sitting or standing on the west embankment of Mason Creek Drive when a 2016 Ford Edge left the roadway and hit the victim before coming to a stop on the east embankment. The driver of the Ford was said to have been a twenty-one-year-old woman believed to have been driving while intoxicated. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and the driver of the Ford was Life Flighted to the hospital for the injuries she sustained in the crash.
The actions of the intoxicated woman can lead to civil liability and criminal charges. In addition, establishments that willingly overserve the public can also be held civilly liable. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed under the same or similar circumstances, call the law firm of Abraham Watkins today. It is imperative that you find a law firm to manage your claim as soon as possible following the injury or death of a family member. Further, it is important to find a skilled law firm with experience handling these cases to ensure that the responsible parties are held fully accountable.
The law firm of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz, & Stogner is the longest-standing personal injury firm in Texas, and our attorneys are standing by to assist with your claim. Call us today at (713) 352-7395 for your free consultation.