Eduardo Palacios Hurt in Hit-and-Run Accident on U.S. 277 in Sutton County
Eduardo Palacios Seriously Injured in Sutton County Pedestrian Accident on U.S. 277 near Sonora
Eduardo Palacios Hurt in Hit-and-Run Accident on U.S. 277 in Sutton County
Sutton County, Texas (October 3, 2018) – A man was struck and seriously by a vehicle early Saturday Morning in Sutton County, authorities said.
The accident took place at around 2:00 a.m. Saturday, September 29 on Highway 277, approximately 10 miles south of Sonora.
According to a report by Department of Public Safety (DPS), an unidentified car was heading southbound on Highway 277 near milepost 467 when it hit the pedestrian who appeared to be lying down on the road.
As per the DPS report, the driver of the vehicle involved did not stop to render aid and continued traveling southbound. The motorist was possibly unaware they had hit the person.
It remained unknown why the man had been lying down next to his car.
According to family and friends, the pedestrian, Eduardo “Edward” Palacios, was found lying on the side of the highway. He was immediately transported to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio with incapacitating injuries.
Anyone with information regarding the hit-and-run is urged to contact the Sutton County Sheriff’s Office.
As of Tuesday, October 2, a GoFundMe page set up to assist with medical bills had raised nearly $7,000. The page states his injuries resulted in multiple surgeries, including an amputation.
Another fundraiser for Palacios has been planned 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, October 11, in the 1990 block of N. Veterans Boulevard, Eagle Pass, Texas.
