Veteran border agent killed in head-on crash
by Benjamin Treviño | September 19th, 2024 | Auto Accident, Fatal Crash, Lawsuit, Recent News, Wrongful Death
KINGSVILLE – A 21-year veteran of the U.S. Border Patrol was killed in a head-on collision as he was driving to work Monday night, September 16.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash happened around 8:45 p.m. east of Kingsville.
Brandon Brown, 46, of Corpus Christi, was driving eastbound on FM 70 near County Road 67 when a 2023 Dodge Charger traveling westbound on FM 70 crossed into the wrong side of the road, hitting Brown’s 1998 Lexus ES head-on.
According to a Facebook post from Nueces County Precinct 3 Constable Jimmy Rivera, Brown had to be extricated from the driver seat of his vehicle. Brown was taken to a hospital where he died from his injuries, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Rivera’s post said the driver of the Dodge Charger, Eva Rosa of Bishop, was alert and talking before being taken to a hospital. It is unknown what caused her to cross into the other lane or if she will face any charges.
Brown was assigned to the Kingsville Border Patrol Station at the time of his death.
Wrongful death in Texas car accidents
A wrongful death in Texas due to a car accident occurs when someone dies as a result of another party’s negligence or misconduct. The surviving spouse, children, and parents of the deceased person are eligible to file a wrongful death claim in Texas after a fatal car accident.
Damages
Families pursuing a wrongful death claim may seek compensation for the loss of financial support and for emotional distress.
Compensation for loss of financial support is available to the surviving family members who relied on the deceased for financial stability. It can help cover the loss of income, benefits, and other forms of financial assistance that the deceased would have provided if they were still alive.
Emotional distress damages are intended to provide compensation for the mental anguish and suffering experienced by surviving family members due to the untimely death of their loved one. These damages address the psychological impact and trauma resulting from the loss, aiming to provide some measure of comfort during a difficult time.
Statute of Limitations
In most Texas cases, the statute of limitations for filing a wrongful death lawsuit related to a fatal car accident is two years from the date of the person’s passing.
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