Hill County, TX — September 17, 2024, Christopher Lozano was killed as the result of a car accident at around 12:30 a.m. along Highway 171.
According to initial details about the crash, it happened just outside of Covington. 44-year-old Christopher Lozano was reportedly in a Chevy pickup traveling northbound on TX-171.
It appears the vehicle experienced mechanical issues, and Lozano stopped and got out of the vehicle. As Lozano was outside of the vehicle, a Dodge Ram reportedly failed to avoid the Chevy, crashing into it and pushing it into Lozano. As a result, Lozano was killed. It’s unclear if the other driver was injured. Authorities did not report any pending charges or citations. No further information is available.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
With a crash like this, it’s important to find out exactly how visible and avoidable the victim was along the roadway. If a vehicle had “mechanical issues,” it’s possible for the vehicle to be left without power. With no way of illuminating the vehicle, it’s understandable that an approaching driver paying attention and going at reasonable speeds wouldn’t be able to react in time to avoid a collision.
But if evidence shows the victim turned on their hazards or otherwise made the disabled vehicle visible, it would raise serious questions about the behavior of the other driver who crashed into the disabled vehicle. Have authorities been able to get clear answers, or does the family still only know what little information is currently public?
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