Garland, TX – 2-Year-Old Killed in Accident on Broadway Blvd

Garland, TX (May 25, 2020) – At around 10:30 p.m., on May 23, authorities were called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident.

Reports show that police were actively engaged in pursuit following a black Nissan SUV. As the vehicle fled down the roadway, it illegally passed through the red light at the intersection of Broadway Boulevard and Oates Road. The SUV crashed into a Ford Mustang, causing serious injuries to two adults and one 3-year-old child inside.

A 2-year-old child was ejected from the Mustang and suffered fatal injuries.

The 19-year-old driver of the SUV, who was identified as Adrian Maldonado, was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter and three counts of intoxication assault. The 19-year-old passenger, Denise Vivas, was arrested and charged with evading arrest.

At this time, police are investigating.

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 Car Accidents in Texas

Statistics show that someone is injured in a collision as a result of a drunk or impaired driver. More than 1,400 of those injured here in Texas end up losing their lives as a result of their injuries. When victims die in drunk-driving accidents, it is crucial that their families reach out to a respected wrongful death attorney in Texas as soon as possible.

Every day, Rasansky Law Firm’s car accident attorneys in Texas work diligently to help victims and their families protect their legal rights. When families lose loved ones in drunk-driving accidents, we work diligently to help them hold wrongdoers accountable so they can collect the maximum amount of compensation available for funeral arrangements, lost wages, and various other damages they face. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to schedule a free case evaluation to explore legal options available for you.

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