Hit-And-Run Victim In Irving, Texas Was A Marine
The man who was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Wednesday morning on the Airport Freeway was a Marine. He was on two week’s leave from Afghanistan.
The Marine, Evan Sanchey, 23, was flying home to Washington but had a layover at DFW Airport. The victim was trying to cross S.H. 183 when he was struck in the far right eastbound lane. No one can say for sure why Sanchey was crossing the highway on foot, and no car parts were found that could give the make or model of the car.
What is even more suspicious is the fact that he was booked on a flight for Thursday, which meant that the military would have put him in a hotel overnight. So officials are unsure as to why he was crossing the road when he could have stayed at the hotel.
This is saddening not only because he was killed, but also because he was a man fighting for his country. Our sympathies go out to his family and friends who are dealing with an indescribable loss. I am sure no one thought he would make it through Afghanistan but die from a hit-and-run. Still, it is important to recognize the serious danger involved with pedestrians and a crowded highway. 4,654 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in the U.S. in 2007. And because this death could have been prevented, it is even more important to be informed about cross-walk and pedestrian laws.
Information and commentary is provided by Dallas/Fort Worth Car Accident Lawyer Mark Anderson. The Anderson Law Firm can be reached in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900 or in Dallas at 214-327-8000. If you have questions about a car accident or pedestrian accident, please fill out our contact form online for a free consultation.
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To my sweet Marine, I am going to miss you. I love you baby... May you rest in peace...
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Posted by: Star Sloan | May 21, 2010 7:59 PM
Is there any focus on the idiot who hit a human being and didn't bother to stop? Don't make it sound like it was his fault, I'm sure if he had a choice this wouldn't have happened in the first place. So to the writer of this article, Focus on the real story here: The driver who killed a man, a soldier whose family was expecting him home.
Posted by: Joanna | May 21, 2010 8:06 PM
Well I take that Joanna don't have kids? This was someones child and the sacrifices he made for you and me to live the life we live...... oh come on have a heart I am part of this family that reads the comments Joanna so you get your facts straight before placing ruthless comments like that so there from his aunt in WASHINGTON.....what are you heartless............ we just lost someone dear to us and you have to make remarks about choices....
Posted by: sandra | May 30, 2010 10:17 PM
I love you Evan Matthew Sanchey and I miss you alot. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I'm doing my best to keep in there though. I love you with all my heart and you are forever one of my heros!!! I love you!!! Forever in my heart!!! *LoisFaith*
Posted by: Lois Faith | June 9, 2010 6:16 PM