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Traffic Light Not Working at Time of Fatal Dallas Car Accident

Posted on Aug 13, 2011

A Dallas car accident occurring at an intersection with a non-working traffic light claims the lives of two people after they are broadsided by a pickup truck. The incident took place at approximately 8:00 on Wednesday evening, July 13, 2011, at the intersection of Ferguson Road and Joaquin Drive.

According to reports, Rafael Valdovinios and Yolanda Guzman were on their way home from the grocery store when their vehicle was broadsided by a silver or white pickup truck. The traffic signal was not working at the time of the accident.

Ms. Guzman was pronounced dead at the accident scene. Rescue crews transported Mr. Valdovinios to Baylor Medical Center, where he passed away a few days later from injuries sustained in the accident.

The driver of the vehicle that struck the two victims fled the hit-and-run accident scene. Police have indicated that they believe the driver failed to slow down at the intersection and may have been injured in the accident.

The fatal Dallas car accident is still under investigation by local authorities as they continue to search for the hit-and-run driver.

"All we know is, it's a full-size pickup, silver or white," said Senior Cpl., Kevin Janse. "The key is, it had a large brush guard and, based on severity of the crash, there is going to be damage to the vehicle."

This is a terrible tragedy, and we extend our thoughts and condolences to the victims' family and friends during this difficult time.

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