Driver Killed in Hidalgo County Car Accident
The Texas Department of Public Safety identified the driver as Raul Garcia, 42, of Sullivan City, who died in a crash on Moorefield Road.
Candice BondRaul Garcia, 42, of Sullivan City, was killed in a car crash on Moorefield Road in Hidalgo County on November 5, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
What Happened on Moorefield Road
The Texas Department of Public Safety said the crash took place at 7:20 p.m. The agency said a trooper tried to stop Garcia's maroon 2004 Ford F-150 over a traffic violation near FM 1924 and Western Road. The agency said Garcia did not yield, and a chase began. The agency said Garcia then drove the wrong way on northbound Moorefield Road, heading for FM 676, before he lost control of the pickup. The agency said Garcia was partially ejected from the truck and died at the scene.
Where the DPS Investigation Stands
The department said its investigators are looking into the deadly crash. The agency has not announced any further details about what comes next.
New information about a crash usually comes from the investigating agency, often through a news release or its social media pages. Updates can be days or weeks apart.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Sources
- myrgv.com, “Sullivan City man dies in crash after fleeing police”
- valleycentral.com, “DPS: Sullivan City man dies following chase and crash”
Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Texas usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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