Fort Worth, TX – Salvador Palafox Killed in I-35 Pedestrian Accident

Fort Worth, TX (January 31, 2020) –On January 28th, at around 2:55 p.m., the Fort Worth Police Department responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident, involving a pedestrian, in the 7400 block of Interstate 35. At the scene, police learned that 66-year-old Salvador Palafox was standing next to his vehicle on the service road, near Basswood Boulevard, when he was struck by a passing vehicle.

Palafox sustained fatal injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.

We would like to extend our condolences to the family of Salvador Palafox.  Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Texas

Approximately 14 percent of fatal collisions throughout Texas involve pedestrians. The unfortunate truth is that people outside of vehicles are more likely to suffer fatal injuries in collisions due to the fact that they are more vulnerable. When victims lose their lives in these collisions, their families should contact a wrongful death attorney in Texas to explore legal options available for them.

Our team at Rasansky Law Firm has helped numerous clients hold wrongdoers accountable after losing loved ones in devastating collisions. Our team of knowledgeable car accident attorneys in Texas fight to ensure the legal rights and best interests of families are protected. We strive to help those harmed move forward in the best way mentally, emotionally, and financially possible. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to schedule a case evaluation to explore legal options available for you.

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