Grand Prairie, TX – Female Pedestrian Struck & Killed on E Main St

Grand Prairie, TX (July 14, 2020) – On July 12, the Grand Prairie Police Department responded to the scene of a major motor vehicle accident on East Main Street.

Reports from the GPPD show that a 13-year-old driver took a vehicle and went on a cruise down East Main Street. The young driver lost control of the vehicle on East Main Street, near the intersection with Jefferson Street. As a result, the vehicle struck a group of pedestrians. One pedestrian, who was identified as a 52-year-old woman, was fatally injured in the crash. Several other victims were rushed to local hospitals for treatment. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

We would like to offer our condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Texas

Every year, more than 3,600 people lose their lives in auto accidents across our state. Unfortunately, more than 600 of those fatally injured are pedestrians. These accidents are often devastating due to the fact that victims are unprotected against the impact of vehicles in collisions. When victims lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents, due to the negligent acts of others, it is crucial that their families reach out to a wrongful death attorney in Texas.

Texas pedestrian accident attorneys at Rasansky Law Firm have over two and a half decades of experience fighting to protect the legal rights and best interests of families across our state. We strive to help those harmed by reckless and negligent drivers protect their legal rights and get the maximum amount of compensation attainable. 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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Disclaimer: As a member of the Dallas community, Rasansky Law Firm’s goal is to improve the safety of all residents in the great state of Texas. While we are extremely saddened by the accidents we report on, we hope that through knowledge of these accidents, individuals will exercise caution in order to avoid similar accidents in the future. These reports are not solicitations for business and the information included herein should not be taken as medical or legal advice. We hope for the quickest recovery for those involved in these accidents.