Amarillo, TX — May 24, 2024, Rocio Castejon and her child were killed due to a car accident that happened around 7:35 p.m. on Amarillo Boulevard.
According to initial details about the accident, it happened off the intersection of West Amarillo Boulevard and North Florida Street.
Investigators said that 26-year-old Rocio Castejon and her 6-year-old son were in a Honda Accord going northbound on Florida. They were at the stop sign when, according to officials, an eastbound Chevy Camaro going over 100 miles per hour left its lane and crashed into Castejon.
Due to the collision, Castejon and her son were killed. Castejon was reportedly pregnant at the time, and her unborn child died as well. The other driver was arrested, though specific charges remain unclear right now.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Details suggest the arrested driver had been drinking, but authorities did not further specify their findings. If that’s true, are authorities also going to ensure they know where that alcohol came from?
Obviously, holding such a reckless driver accountable would be crucial, but alcohol providers often contribute to deadly wrecks by over-serving their customers, and they, too, need to be held accountable. Unfortunately, authorities sometimes are too narrow in their investigations, and an accomplice who contributed to a deadly wreck can escape consequences unless there are more thorough independent investigations. At the end of the day, there’s a family out there going through something no one should ever have to go through. Anyone and everyone responsible for such hardships should be investigated appropriately.
