Rio Grande City, TX – 1 Killed in US-83 (W Main St) Motor Vehicle Accident

Rio Grande City, TX (February 9, 2020) – A motor vehicle accident on Saturday claimed the life of a young child and left one woman injured.

At around 3:30 a.m., on February 8, authorities were called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on US Highway 83. Reports indicate that a black Nissan SUV and a garbage truck collided along the roadway.

A woman inside the SUV suffered serious injuries and was rushed to an area hospital for treatment.

Unfortunately, an 8-year-old girl inside the SUV suffered fatal injuries. She was transported to Starr County Memorial Hospital where she was later declared deceased.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim injured in this collision, as well as their family, at this time.

We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family of the victim who lost their lives in this accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

Fatal Car Accidents in Texas

Roughly every two minutes, at least one person is injured in a collision across our state. Unfortunately, more than 3,600 victims end up passing away due to the extent of their injuries. When victims lose their lives in horrific collisions, it is imperative that their families contact a wrongful death attorney in Texas to protect their legal rights.

Texas car accident attorneys at Rasansky Law Firm have over two and a half decades of experience helping grieving families get the maximum amount of compensation available for their claims. Our team aggressively fights to protect the legal rights of those harmed by reckless and negligent drivers. If your loved one lost their life in a collision, due to the reckless actions of another driver, contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to explore legal options available for you.

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