El Paso, TX - Driver Arrested in Deadly Hit-&-Run on Turf Rd

El Paso, TX (February 25, 2024) - On Friday morning, February 23, two people were killed following a deadly pedestrian crash in the El Paso area. The fatal crash was reported early that morning at the 4600 block of Turf Road. Local reports revealed that a 30-year-old man was driving on the highway when he veered and hit two people on the shoulder. 

The driver fled the scene without rendering aid to the injured parties. Emergency responders were later sent to render aid to the involved parties. Both suffered fatal injuries and were later pronounced dead at the scene. The area was temporarily closed while emergency responders were present to assist at the scene. 

The deceased victims were later identified as a 34-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman. The driver, later identified as 30-year-old Adrian James Gonzales, was found by authorities and arrested in connection with the deadly hit-and-run accident. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the fatal incident is being handled by local law enforcement officials. 

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

Deadly Hit-&-Run Crashes in Texas

A hit-and-run crash can be particularly devastating. Not only could you be left with life-changing injuries, but the person responsible flees the scene, meaning that you have to worry about finding out who will cover your injuries and other damages. The number of fatal hit-and-runs in the United States has spiked by nearly 89 percent in the past ten years. An estimated 7 percent of traffic fatalities nationwide in 2021 involved hit-and-run accidents. The majority of these crashes take place at night, and more than 6 in 10 hit-and-run deaths involve a pedestrian. You need to be sure that you are able to partner with a trained Texas personal injury lawyer to make sure you can pursue justice after a deadly crash. 

Your life may never be the same after a fatal accident. The steps you take after a deadly crash can impact the rest of your life. Families are often overwhelmed by the grief and suffering that comes with losing someone close to them, and it can be even harder to handle if you later find out that the incident was caused by another person’s reckless actions. 

Wrongful death claims can be some of the most difficult types of litigation, and it is important that you are able to pursue full and fair compensation by working with a trained attorney. The legal team at Rasansky Law Firm has years of experience helping grieving families pursue compensation in order to pursue recoveries. Our Texas wrongful death lawyers are here to fight for your full and fair recovery to make sure that you can achieve a full financial recovery. You should not be held responsible for the actions of a reckless driver. Contact us today at 214-651-6100 to get started on your case with the help of a trained lawyer.