Dallas Texas Personal Injury Law Blog

Dealing with a disabled car on a public road can be a dangerous activity, especially when it’s being done in the middle of the night/during the early morning hours.  Tragically, one area woman paid the ultimate price for attempting to get her vehicle off the road early Saturday morning, as she was hit by an SUV that was driving through the area.  She did not survive her injuries from the accident.

According to police, this Pleasant Grove, Texas car accident occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Saturday when 23-year-old Virginia Ray was standing in front of her disabled vehicle in the 9600 block of Lake June Road while another person was in the driver’s seat.  Two people stopped to help them move the vehicle, and while doing so, they noticed an SUV coming down Lake June Road.  They stepped out of the way and attempted to wave down the driver, but it was too late.  The SUV crashed into both the stalled car and Ms. Ray, and she was killed as a result.

Texas Car Accident Statistics

We’d first like to send our condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Ray.  Losing a life at only 23 years old and in such a random and violent manner is truly tragic.  In addition, this Pleasant Grove car accident will only add to the statistics regarding fatal Texas car accidents overall.  Every year, more than 3,000 people are killed in these occurrences, and many of them occur during the late night/early morning hours.

Dallas Wrongful Death Lawyers

If the family of Ms. Ray decides to look into the possibility of filing a Texas wrongful death lawsuit against the driver and files a successful case, it’s possible that they could be awarded damages that compensate them for medical, funeral and burial expenses as well as lost income and loss of companionship, depending on specific factors regarding the situation.

However, these types of decisions should only be made with the help of Dallas car accident lawyers who have been successfully fighting for the rights of grieving families for many years.  If you have suffered this sort of loss, contact The Parker McDonald Law Firm as soon as possible at 817-503-9200 to schedule a free initial consultation.