Harlingen, TX – Two Women Killed in Car Accident on Tyler Ave

Harlingen, TX (July 16, 2020) – Authorities responded to the scene of a tragic motor vehicle accident on Monday evening that claimed the lives of two women. Just after 11 p.m., on July 13, the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Tyler Avenue.

Reports from authorities show that 40-year-old Jose Junior Lincoln was traveling east on Tyler Avenue in a pickup truck. As Lincoln’s vehicle passed through the intersection of Tyler Avenue and South Eye Street, it collided with a gray SUV. The two women inside the SUV, who were identified as 51-year-old Minerva Garza Partida and 27-year-old Ashley Partida, both suffered fatal injuries. Emergency crews arrived at the scene and declared both victims deceased.

Lincoln was seriously injured in the accident. He was subsequently rushed to a local hospital for treatment. Lincoln was arrested and has been charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter for this accident. At this time, the Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating.

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

We would like to offer our condolences to the families of Minerva Garza Partida and Ashley Partida 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. Unfortunately, auto accidents throughout the state claim thousands of lives while leaving their families to deal with the overwhelming consequences.

In the aftermath of an accident, it is crucial that those impacted by these preventable incidents reach out to a knowledgeable personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Those affected by auto collisions in Dallas and throughout the state can benefit immensely by working with a knowledgeable attorney who is able to provide aggressive and effective legal representation to ensure their best interests are reflected and their legal rights are protected moving forward. 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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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.