Auto-pedestrian crash victim identified

BROWNSVILLE — Brownsville police have released the name of a woman who was killed in a December 11 auto-pedestrian accident. The victim was identified as 68-year-old Maria Magdalena Richardson.

According to a police department news release, Richardson was hit by a vehicle at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Old Port Isabel Road. She was pronounced dead at the scene by a local Justice of the Peace.

The details of how the incident happened were not released, but police say the driver who struck the woman with their vehicle remained at the scene. No other information was provided.

What to do after an auto-pedestrian accident

Here is a list of steps you should take if you were the driver who struck a pedestrian. The list was compiled by The Monitor newspaper and the J. Gonzalez Law Firm:

· Immediately stop your vehicle

· Check on the pedestrian’s condition

· Call emergency services (911)

· Ensure the scene is safe

· Exchange insurance information with the pedestrian

· If possible, take photos of the accident scene while you wait for the police to arrive

Even if the pedestrian appears unharmed, it’s crucial to seek medical attention and report the accident to authorities. If there are any witnesses, collect their contact details. Once police arrive on the scene, cooperate with them fully, and provide accurate information about the accident.

Most important of all, do not leave the scene. You will charged with a crime even if the accident was not your fault. Always stay at the accident site until authorities arrive.

Do not admit fault to anyone, and avoid making any statements that could be interpreted as admitting guilt.

If you are the victim of an auto-pedestrian accident

First and foremost, focus on getting medical attention for your injuries. Even if you feel like you weren’t seriously hurt, get a medical exam, because some injuries might not manifest themselves immediately.

Once you get yourself taken care of, seek legal advice from the J. Gonzalez Law Firm. Medical treatment can cost a fortune, and if your injuries were the result of someone else’s negligence, you have a legal to pursue compensation for your losses.

The personal injury attorneys at the J. Gonzalez Law Firm will fight on your behalf, and it won’t cost you anything to find out if we can represent you in your case. In fact, you pay nothing unless we get the settlement you want on your behalf.

Contact us via this website, or by calling 1-800-CAR-CRASH.

Source: https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/one-dead-in-boca-chica-auto-pedestrian-crash/