The authorities on Friday, April 24th, identified the man who died after getting hit by an 18-wheeler in Manor, Texas, an accident report states. The police released his identity as 30-year-old Bruce Henry Chavez.
The deceased’s life ended due to injuries sustained in the accident that occurred early Monday, April 20th. The preliminary report by the authorities showed that Chavez was hit at about 12:04 a.m. in the inside lane of the 9100-block of East Parmer Lane, off US 290.
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The police said that a 2017 box 18-wheeler truck heading east struck the man. The medics pronounced him dead at the scene, and they have not uncovered what Chavez was doing in the inside lane. The police said the victim’s death is the 29th traffic fatality of 2020 in Austin.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Anyone with helpful information should contact the Austin Police, and those who wish to remain anonymous should use the tipsters’ line.
Pedestrian accidents aren’t uncommon in Texas and the United States. The factors that cause auto-pedestrian accidents range from the carelessness of the pedestrians to negligence of the drivers. The factors include improper lane use, and crossing with unmarked crosswalks.
Accident reports show most pedestrians use undesignated crosswalks and sometimes cross in between intersections. At other times, people distracted with their phones fail to look at the road appropriately and end up getting hit. Traffic officials advise pedestrians to pay attention to their surroundings and watch carefully before crossing the roadway.
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