Angela Moreno (Full Name: Angela Marie Moreno) Killed In Austin Car Accident With Pickup Truck on East Howard Street
AUSTIN, TEXAS (January 24, 2022) – A female pedestrian identified as Angela Moreno was killed in an Austin car accident with a pickup truck on East Howard Lane.
Travis County officials are saying that the collision took place around 3:05 a.m. on Saturday. Angela Moreno was standing inside a traffic lane when she was hit by a pickup truck.
The force of the impact knocked the victim to the ground leaving her with serious injuries. Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim.
Sadly, Angela Moreno died due to the severe nature of her injuries. Police interviewed the driver of the pickup truck who remained at the scene.
Liability For Austin Car Accidents
The vast majority of pedestrian collisions are preventable. They often involve some amount of driver error. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Higher vehicle speeds increase both the likelihood of a pedestrian being struck by a car and the injury severity. Most pedestrian deaths occur in urban areas, on roadway locations away from intersections (where higher speeds might occur), and at night.” There are a number of steps that drivers should take to prevent collisions.
- Drivers should slow down at night and during periods of reduced visibility.
- Drivers should abstain from alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
- Drivers should continuously scan the road ahead of them for hazards.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid hitting pedestrians. This is true even if a pedestrian is in the middle of the roadway. If a driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. The family of any person that is killed in a pedestrian accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. A pedestrian accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating An Austin Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of Angela Moreno. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to authorities. There needs to be some accountability for the sake of the victim’s family.
Do you need more information about an Austin car accident? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance after a collision we are here for you. You can call us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
