Police identify Harlingen man killed in hit-and-run crash
by Benjamin Treviño | December 9th, 2024 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Hit-And-Run, Wrongful Death
HARLINGEN – The Harlingen Police Department has released the identity of a man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash. Police say he was 19-year-old Richard Andrew Parmer.
Parmer’s body was found at approximately 3:09 a.m. November 29, lying on the side of the road in the 2900 block of North Expressway 77 Frontage Road.
“Officers responded to the scene and discovered a deceased male who appeared to have been struck by a vehicle,” the release stated.
Investigators continue to review surveillance footage in the area to determine the circumstances of the incident and to identify a suspect vehicle.
Authorities are asking anyone who was in the area that morning between 2:30 and 3 a.m. to contact Investigator Yesenia Vega at (956) 216-5510 or Harlingen Crime Stoppers at (956) 425-8477.
“Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as we work to bring clarity and justice to this matter,” the release stated.
Investigating fatal car accidents
It’s for families to want answers when a loved one dies in a fatal car accident, but as the above story illustrates, car crash information often develops slowly over time.
If you have lost a loved one to a car crash, you are probably wondering how long it will take for the accident to be investigated, but in a fatal car accident, investigators must examine a number of elements to determine what happened. The process might take two months or more.
Elements of a Texas car crash investigation
In Texas, law enforcement crash investigators are required to submit Form CR-3 to the state. This form is known as an accident report, and the information it contains includes:
- Date
- Location
- Information about vehicles, drivers, passengers, and pedestrians who may have been involved
- Drug and alcohol test results for drivers
- List of any injuries and whether or not they were deceased at the scene)
- Damage observed by the officer
- Charges filed in the case
- Factors contributing to the accident, such as weather
Timeline
There is no single timeline for car crash investigations. Fatal accident investigations generally take longer than non-fatal accidents, as do multi-vehicle crashes. Contacting an attorney as soon as possible can
help you understand the investigative process better and perhaps expedite the process should an independent investigation become necessary for a lawsuit.
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