Edinburg woman dies in early Sunday morning crash

EDINBURG – The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a November 24 fatal crash involving two vehicles that left one person dead. Edinburg resident Itzel Limas, 28, died from her injuries after being transported to a local hospital, DPS said.

According to a news release, the crash occurred at about 3:38 a.m. on FM 2812 and Vista Bonita Drive in Edinburg.

Based on a preliminary investigation, DPS said its findings revealed a 2012 Honda Accord occupied by one male driver and a female passenger, later identified as Limas, was traveling westbound on the eastbound lane of FM 2812 and approaching Vista Bonita Drive.

A 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, occupied by one male driver and a male passenger, was traveling eastbound on FM 2812 and collided with the Honda, the release stated, adding that those two men were transported to DHR Health with non-incapacitating injuries.

DPS said Limas and the driver of the Honda, who wasn’t identified, were also transported to the same hospital with incapacitating injuries, which is where Limas later died.

At the time of this writing, the crash remained under investigation.

What is wrongful death?

Many people believe wrongful death is a criminal charge, but it is actually a civil matter and thus is not subject to the same burdens of proof that a criminal charge is held to. In a wrongful death suit stemming from a car accident, the first thing that has to be assessed is who is at fault.

Once that is determined, certain factors must be met in order to pursue a wrongful death claim in Texas:

1. A spouse, children, legal beneficiaries, or dependents survive the deceased and
2. The death of the loved one will result in a monetary loss.

Once these factors have been met or answered, a wrongful death claim can be filed against the responsible party for the court to adjudicate.

Wrongful death litigation

A wrongful death claim differs from a standard personal injury case. Due to the complexities surrounding the burden of proof, it is important to have an attorney that is experienced with wrongful death case law in order to successfully present a case. For example, in a personal injury case, the records of the injury can provide documentation of the damages, but in a wrongful death claim that type of documentation is not as easy to obtain.

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Source: https://myrgv.com/alerts-mcm/2024/11/24/edinburg-woman-dies-in-early-sunday-morning-crash/