Big Spring, TX – Cynthia Martinez Fatally Struck by Vehicle on NE 12th St

Big Spring, TX (October 20, 2020) – A motor vehicle accident reported on Sunday morning claimed one woman’s life. At around 7:30 a.m., on October 18, the police in Big Spring responded to the site of a crash on North East 12th Street.

According to reports, during the morning hours, 30-year-old Cynthia Martinez was riding a bicycle in the 200 block of North East 12th Street near Interstate 20 when she was struck by an eastbound vehicle.

Martinez sustained fatal injuries in the accident. Police and emergency crews arrived at the scene of the accident. However, the extent of her injuries was too severe. Authorities pronounced Martinez deceased at the scene. No other injuries were reported in this accident.

At this time, the police are investigating to determine the cause of the crash.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Cynthia Martinez at this time. Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Texas

Each year, more than 600 pedestrians are fatally injured in traffic-related incidents throughout the state of Texas. Although these accidents are preventable and lawmakers are constantly enacting laws and imposing rules to protect those traveling on foot, we continue to see them victimized at an alarming rate. Statistics show that around 80% of all fatal collisions are a result of driver error. When drivers are intoxicated, distracted, or engaging in reckless behaviors while driving, they place others at extraordinary risk of being harmed.

Around 17% of those killed in traffic-related incidents throughout our state are pedestrians. These preventable accidents continue to cause overwhelming mental and emotional suffering for families who are forced to endure the consequences of losing loved ones unexpectedly. Not only are families forced to experience overwhelming mental and emotional pain and suffering after an unexpected loss, but they are often forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on funerals while dealing with lost earnings and other financial burdens. Although it can seem as if no amount of compensation will ever make us whole again after losing loved ones in accidents that are completely avoidable, families can work with wrongful death attorneys in Texas to obtain the compensation they need to cover the financial burdens they face moving forward.

Working with a knowledgeable legal team in the aftermath of a fatal collision can greatly improve your chances of recovering and getting the justice you deserve. Texas pedestrian accident attorney Tara Gilmore-Low at Low Law Firm understands that there are few things more devastating than the sudden loss of a loved one, especially when they lose their lives in accidents that could have been prevented. For this reason, we at LowLawFirm.com strive to help families collect the maximum amount of compensation available while holding wrongdoers accountable for their actions. Contact our knowledgeable personal injury attorneys in Abilene at (325) 455-1889 to see how our team can help you. Schedule a free case evaluation with our team to discuss the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s accident to determine what legal options are available to help you recover.

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