Amelia Mendoza Killed in Milam County Crash on U.S. 77 near CR 200 Loop

4 weeks ago

The 68-year-old driver of the Chevrolet SUV succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

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Amelia Mendoza Killed in Milam County Crash on U.S. 77 near CR 200 Loop

Milam County, TX. – 69-year-old Amelia Reyes Mendoza was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Monday morning in Milam County.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash happened on U.S. 77 near CR 203 Loop at around 9 a.m.

A 40-year-old man driving a Dodge SUV was approaching stopped traffic at a construction zone when he failed to stop and struck a Chevrolet SUV operated by the Cameron resident. The collision caused a chain reaction crash involving three vehicles.

The 68-year-old driver of the Chevrolet SUV succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Five people were taken to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center with injuries.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

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3. Under Texas law, wrongful death actions can be brought by a spouse (husband or wife), child (son or daughter), or parent (mother or father). A claim can also be brought on behalf of the deceased estate. the statute of limitations in Texas for wrongful death is two years from the date of the incident.

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