ISD Student Eduardo Romero Flores Killed in Accident on US 59 [Livingston, TX]

Livingston, TX (December 9, 2023) – Eduardo Romero Flores, a 15-year-old Livingston ISD student, was killed in a pedestrian accident on US 59 Thursday afternoon.

The fatal collision happened north of Livingston minutes past 4 p.m.

Texas DPS officers said a Livingston ISD school bus was traveling north and stopped on the outside lane with its flashing lights on and stop sign extended to offload Eduardo Romero Flores.

Behind the school bus was a Toyota. Officers said a northbound 18-wheeler tractor-trailer driven by Gregory Jackson, 41,, struck the Toyota and veered right hitting the student.

Sadly, Romero Flores died at the scene.

Moreover, Jackson and the Toyota driver were not injured in the accident.

Gregory Jackson has been charged with criminal negligent homicide and a felony offense. He was transported to the Polk County Jail.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our condolences to the bereaved family of Eduardo Romero Flores. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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Eduardo Romero Flores Fatally Struck in Livingston

Did you know that someone gets involved in a motor vehicle accident every two minutes? Every 57 seconds, emergency units receive a report of a road accident. Between 2020 and 2021, accident-related deaths increased by 4.17%.

Indeed, traffic safety is no laughing matter. Driving dangers continue to rise, yet the public puts their lives at stake on the roads each day.

Facing The Aftermath of a Deadly Collision

Your safety on the road is never guaranteed; however, knowledge is a powerful tool. Indeed, in uncertain times such as these, you may want to speak to a professional in case of an accident.

Knowing what steps to take following the fatal accident on US 59 can mean the difference between financial prosperity and financial disparity. The consequences of a severe accident can follow you for months, even years, if you don’t have your legal doubts cleared by an expert.

To the loved ones of Eduardo Romero Flores, it is good to know that the aftershock of the deadly incident is not something to be dealt with alone. The burden is meant to be shared; preferably, with a community that knows how to handle the effects.

Sweet Lawyers‘ wrongful death attorneys will find our clients the most favorable possible outcome. We will achieve the justice and compensation you and your family deserve.

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