Man Hit, Killed by Trash Truck in Midland

Midland, TX (5/10/2021) – A man was killed in a fatal pedestrian accident involving a trash truck Monday morning. 

Reports indicate that a man was in the roadway when a privately-owned trash truck came by and hit him. 

He was identified as 64-year-old Roberto Enriquez. 

Crash investigators will review all factors that may have led up to the accident and police reports will be made available in fourteen days.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Pedestrians can be struck anywhere, anytime by a vehicle, semi-truck, bicycle, or motorcycle. According to the NHTSA, there was more than a 3% increase in the number of pedestrians killed in traffic crashes in 2018, totaling 6,283 deaths. In addition, an alarming number of pedestrian accidents occur when pedestrians occupy the side of a highway.

These kinds of accidents are just one of many that occur all throughout Texas. If you live in Houston or the surrounding areas and your loved one was involved in an accident, the experienced personal injury lawyers at Sutliff & Stout can help you understand how much your claim is worth.

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Source: CBS 7

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