A single-vehicle SUV rollover accident on southbound U.S. 77 in South Texas near Raymondville around 1 a.m. on Tuesday tragically took four lives and injured four other people. Reportedly, the SUV went off the road. The driver then over-corrected trying to get the vehicle back on course. The over-correction sent the SUV into a sudden rollover.
Four SUV occupants were unrestrained by seatbelts. They were ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene of the crash. The names of the deceased were given as:
- Patricia Castro, 30
- Jason Anthony Mayhood, 35
- Enrique Rodriguez, 20
- Sanricardo Ramirez, 47
Four others were injured in the accident. A man and a 3-year-old girl received hospitalization. The other two victims received minor injuries. (Source: Associated Press, and abc13.com, 11/21/12)
The Texas injury lawyers at Denena & Points convey their heartfelt wishes for swift recoveries to the injured victims of this accident. Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of the four who lost their lives to this tragic SUV rollover.
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