College Station, TX (November 2, 2026) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Wellborn Road and Holleman Drive around 4:45 a.m. on Sunday, November 1.
According to the College Station Police Department, officers arrived at the scene and provided aid until the College Station Fire Department arrived. The pedestrian later died at the scene.
Preliminary findings indicated that the vehicle was traveling south through the Holleman Drive intersection with a green traffic signal. Police began a driving while intoxicated (DWI) investigation involving the driver and determined there was sufficient evidence to arrest on suspicion of DWI.
The investigation remains ongoing.
We extend our condolences to the pedestrian's family and loved ones during this difficult time.
Legal Options for Families After a Fatal Pedestrian Crash in College Station, TX
When a pedestrian dies after being struck by a vehicle in College Station, TX, eligible surviving family members may have grounds to pursue a wrongful death claim. Such a claim may seek compensation for certain losses resulting from the death, depending on the facts of the crash and the family members' legal eligibility.
Texas law generally allows a surviving spouse, children, and parents of the deceased to bring a wrongful death claim. A separate survival claim may also be available through the deceased person's estate for certain damages the person could have pursued had they survived. The eligibility requirements and recoverable damages differ between these claims.
Potential damages in a wrongful death case may include lost financial support, loss of companionship and society, mental anguish, and certain expenses related to the death. A survival claim may address damages such as medical expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering experienced before death, when supported by the evidence. Compensation is not automatic, and the facts and applicable law determine what may be recovered.
Evidence can be particularly significant in a pedestrian fatality case. Traffic signal timing, roadway layout, vehicle data, photographs, witness accounts, and available video may help establish how the crash occurred. Any criminal case is separate from a civil wrongful death claim, although evidence gathered in the criminal process may be relevant to a civil case.
Texas generally has a two-year deadline for filing wrongful death and survival claims, though exceptions may apply. Families may wish to preserve relevant records and obtain legal guidance about deadlines, insurance coverage, and potential claims.
Brian C. Gutierrez, PLLC, helps Texas families navigate wrongful death claims following fatal crashes. We take time to learn about each family’s circumstances, explain the legal process, and provide updates as the case progresses.
If you lost a loved one in a crash in Harris County, contact Brian C. Gutierrez, PLLC, at (979) 243-9912 to discuss your questions with a wrongful death lawyer and learn about potential next steps.
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