Houston, TX – Two Killed in Drowning Incident on Mansfield St

Houston, TX (May 17, 2020) – At around 2:40 p.m., on May 16, the Houston Police Department responded to the scene of a drowning incident in the 1400 block of Mansfield Street.

Reports show that a woman and a 5-year-old child were located, unresponsive, in a pool located in the backyard of the home. Investigative reports show that a 5-year-old boy was swimming in the pool when he started experiencing difficulties breathing. A 25-year-old woman jumped into the pool in an attempt to save him but was unsuccessful. The woman ended up drowning as well.

Both victims were transported to Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital where they were both declared deceased.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

We would like to offer our condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time.

Fatal Drowning Incidents in Texas

Property owners across Texas are legally required to maintain safe premises for guests. Unfortunately, we see countless people involved in fatal incidents while on the property of others. When victims lose their lives in these horrific incidents, it is imperative that their families reach out to a wrongful death attorney in Texas to protect their legal rights.

At Rasansky Law Firm, our premises liability attorneys in Texas work diligently to ensure families are in the best position possible to move forward after a devastating loss. We provide aggressive and trustworthy legal representation to help those harmed collect the maximum amount of compensation attainable for funeral arrangements and a variety of other damages they face. Contact our team at (214) 617-1816 to meet with a knowledgeable personal injury attorney in Texas at your earliest convenience to discuss legal options available for you.

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