Pedro Soza-Orozco and Child Killed, 4 Injured in Rear-End Crash in Vidor
Pedro Soza-Orozco and Child Killed, Four Injured in Vidor Crash on Interstate 10 and FM 1135
Pedro Soza-Orozco and Child Killed, 4 Injured in Rear-End Crash in Vidor
Vidor, Texas (May 25, 2018) – A 46-year-old man and a child were killed and four other people were injured in an accident in Vidor Monday afternoon.
The collision happened at about 3:45 p.m. Monday, May 21 off the corner of interstate 10and FM 1135.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Pedro Soza-Orozco was traveling eastbound on the on Interstate 10 service road when he came upon a disabled Saturn car.
Soza-Orozco then pulled in front of the Saturn, and authorities said he got a tow chain and tried to pull the vehicle. Another eastbound Ford F-250 failed to see the vehicles, slamming into the back of the Saturn and struck Soza-Orozco in the process. The Ford veered off the road and overturned.
Soza-Orozco and a 2-year-old passenger in the Saturn both died at the scene. The driver of the Saturn, 26-year-old Horne, along with his passengers and two other people from the F-250 were transported to local hospitals.
The crash remains under investigation.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
If you have lost a loved one in an auto accident or as a result of another person’s wrongful conduct, contact Joel A. Gordon & Associates at 281-943-5555 for a free consultation. Our offices are conveniently located throughout Houston and Harris County. We also conduct regular travels in the region to meet with clients.
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