Tuesday night collision happened along Highway 29
BERTRAM, TX, (December 03, 2024) - An investigation is ongoing into a violent crash that claimed the lives of a mother and her 2-year-old daughter Tuesday night on State Highway 29.
Patricia Torres-Jimenez and her 2-year-old daughter were killed in a crash on Highway 29 Tuesday night when their vehicle was hit from behind and pushed into oncoming traffic
The victims, identified as 31-year-old Patricia Torres-Jimenez and her daughter, were stopped in their Toyota, preparing to turn into a laundromat when they were hit from behind by a Dodge Charger traveling at highway speeds. The impact sent their vehicle into an oncoming tractor-trailer before being pushed back into the flow of traffic. There, it collided with a BMW. The car came to rest on the westbound shoulder.
Bertram police responded to the crash scene, where Torres-Jimenez was found trapped in her vehicle and pronounced dead. Her daughter, who was ejected from the vehicle, also died from her injuries.
The driver of the Dodge Charger, a female, was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No one else involved in the crash sustained injuries.
Police have not filed any criminal charges as the investigation continues.
CRASH INVESTIGATION
In 2018, the U.S. Department of Transportation Fatality Analysis Reporting System recorded 33,654 fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United States, resulting in 36,560 deaths.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all potential contributing factors that are considered and examined,” stated Candice Bond, an experienced attorney and Managing Partner at Bond Legal.
“Sometimes, an accident reconstruction team is required to piece together what happened. All these resources are essential in helping clients receive financial compensation for damages or a loss after an accident,” added Bond.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the investigation, the family of a victim could pursue a wrongful death claim. Relatives of wrongful death victims are entitled to seek damages for the loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident.
“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Bond.
“We understand the hardships that families face, and it's crucial to protect their rights. A wrongful death lawyer will keep abreast of the official investigation and ensure that their legal rights and best interests are safeguarded."
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