Edcouch, TX – Elias Galaves, Gerardo Ibarra, and Axel Gimenez Killed in Truck Wreck on FM 1015 near E Monte Cristo Rd

Edcouch, TX (January 26, 2023) – A traffic accident took place in Edcouch on Wednesday afternoon that claimed the lives of three people. On January 25, the Texas Department of Public Safety was notified that they were needed at the scene of a traffic crash on Farm to Market Road 1015.

Reports provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety show that a Peterbilt truck tractor-trailer was heading west, southwest on Farm to Market Road 1015. At the same time, a white Chevrolet Silverado was heading east, northeast on the same road.

As the vehicles approached the curved area of East Montecristo Road, they collided.

Three passengers in the pickup truck were fatally injured. Authorities identified the victims as 26-year-old Elias Galaves, 42-year-old Gerardo Ibarra, and 22-year-old Axel Gimenez.

The driver of the Peterbilt was transported to an area hospital for evaluation.

The Texas Department of Transportation notified area officials that Farm to Market Road 1015, between Montecristo Road and Mile Three Road West, was closed.

Investigations into the accident are currently underway.

Our condolences are with the families of Elias Galaves, Gerardo Ibarra, and Axel Gimenez at this time.

Fatal Truck Accidents in Texas

Truck crashes took the lives of more than 1200 people in 2021 in Texas. Although we hear about the devastating impact that fatal accidents can have on families, it is truly impossible to prepare for how one may have an impact on your life. The sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one can be incredibly difficult to deal with.

In order to provide your family with the best chance of getting justice, it is important that you reach out to a wrongful death lawyer in Texas right away. Taking legal action against the responsible party can provide your family with financial relief, so you have the resources needed to cover funeral costs, burial costs, and a variety of other damages that you face.

Following the loss of your loved one, our Edcouch truck accident lawyers at Rasansky Law Firm are here to help your family protect your legal rights. We truly understand how difficult it can be for families to move forward after the loss of a loved one. The untimely death of a loved one can bring forth overwhelming financial and emotional consequences. The last thing that you want to do is navigate the legal system in order to file a wrongful death claim against the responsible party.

For this reason, you can count on our wrongful death lawyers to help guide you through the legal process and fight for your legal rights. Our team will advocate on your behalf to ensure your best interests are protected and reflected throughout the entire legal process. If your loved one has died due to a truck crash caused by another driver's negligent or careless actions, contact our Texas personal injury law firm at 214-651-6100. Our knowledgeable legal team can meet with you for a free consultation at your earliest convenience to get started.

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