Pedestrian Safety

Feb 27, 2026

Texas Grand Jury Won’t Indict in 2025 Fatal ICE Agent Shooting of U.S. Citizen — Cameron, Cameron County Attorney911 Demands Justice with 25+ Years of Federal Courtroom Experience, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Tactics, Multi-Million Dollar Civil Rights Verdicts, Federal Law Enforcement Accountability, Wrongful Death & Catastrophic Injury Specialists — $50+ Million Recovered for Texas Families, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Justice Denied: The Tragic Case of Ruben Ray Martinez and What Cameron Families Need to Know About ICE Shootings Every year, thousands of Cameron families celebrate birthdays, graduations, and milestones with loved ones who call Texas home. For Rachel Reyes and her son Ruben Ray Martinez, February 25, 2026 should have been just another day of celebration - Ruben’s 23rd birthday weekend trip to South Padre Island with friends. Instead, it became a day that would haunt the Martinez family forever and expose the dangerous intersection of immigration enforcement, federal authority, and the rights of American citizens. In the early hours of March 15, 2025, Ruben Ray Martinez - a 23-year-old U.S. citizen from San Antonio - was fatally shot multiple times by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer while agents assisted local police with traffic control at an auto accident scene on South Padre Island. The Cameron County grand jury recently issued a “no bill,” declining to indict the officer involved. This decision leaves the Martinez family without criminal accountability and raises urgent questions about transparency, justice, and the rights of Cameron families when federal agents use deadly force. At Attorney911, we’ve spent over 25 years fighting for…

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Feb 27, 2026

Dump truck driver charged in deadly New Braunfels pedestrian crash — Mission, Mission County, Texas Attorney911 Brings 25+ Years of Multi-Million Dollar Trucking Verdicts, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Advantage, FMCSA Regulation Masters (49 CFR 390-399), Black Box & ELD Evidence Specialists, Jackknife, Rollover, Underride & All Crash Types, Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death Advocates, Federal Court Admitted, $50+ Million Recovered for Texas Families, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Deadly Dump Truck Crash in New Braunfels: Why This Tragedy Could Happen on Mission, Mission County, Texas Roads The Crash That Changed Everything in an Instant It was just after 5:45 p.m. on a Monday evening in the 200 block of North Seguin Avenue in New Braunfels, Texas. Stephanie Madzy, a 60-year-old woman, was walking as a dump truck driver prepared to make a right turn. The driver, 60-year-old Jude T. Jones, was stopped at a red light but failed to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. In that moment of negligence, Stephanie was struck by the turning truck. First responders rushed to the scene and performed life-saving measures, but it was too late. Stephanie succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was charged with criminally negligent homicide. The investigation remains ongoing, and police have indicated that additional charges may be pending. While this tragedy occurred in New Braunfels, the same deadly scenario could unfold on any street in Mission, Mission County, Texas. Our roads are filled with commercial vehicles—dump trucks, 18-wheelers, delivery trucks, and construction vehicles—that share the road with pedestrians, cyclists, and passenger cars. When drivers fail to follow basic safety rules, the…

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Feb 27, 2026

Rainbow Bridge repairs expected to finish ahead of schedule, Texas officials confirm — Port Arthur, Port Arthur County, Texas 18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys: Attorney911 Brings 25+ Years of Multi-Million Dollar Trucking Verdicts, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Advantage, FMCSA Regulation Masters (49 CFR 390-399), Black Box & ELD Data Extraction Experts, Jackknife, Rollover, Underride & All Crash Types, TBI, Spinal Cord Injury & Wrongful Death Specialists — Federal Court Admitted, $50+ Million Recovered for Texas Families, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Rainbow Bridge Repairs Ahead of Schedule: What Port Arthur Drivers Need to Know About Trucking Safety During Infrastructure Projects The Rainbow Bridge Project: A Case Study in Trucking Safety and Infrastructure Challenges The Rainbow Bridge in Port Arthur, Texas, is set to reopen six months ahead of schedule after extensive maintenance work that began in March 2025. While this news brings relief to local drivers and commuters, it also serves as a critical reminder of the complex safety challenges that arise during major infrastructure projects—especially when heavy commercial traffic is involved. At Attorney911, we’ve seen firsthand how construction zones, temporary traffic patterns, and rushed infrastructure projects can create dangerous conditions for drivers. With our 25+ years of experience handling trucking accident cases across Texas, we know that these situations demand heightened awareness from both commercial carriers and everyday drivers. If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking-related accident in Port Arthur or anywhere in Texas, our team—led by managing partner Ralph Manginello—is here to help you understand your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve. The Rainbow Bridge Project: What Happened and What It Means for Port Arthur The Project Scope: More Than Just a Facelift…

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Feb 26, 2026

Hill Country Woman Struck and Killed by Dump Truck — Driver Faces Charges: Houston, Harris County, Texas’s 25+ Year Trucking Accident Authority Attorney911 Fights for Justice with Multi-Million Dollar Verdicts, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Advantage, FMCSA Regulation Masters (49 CFR 390-399), Black Box & ELD Evidence Specialists, Jackknife, Rollover, Underride & All Crash Types, Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death Advocates — Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Houston Woman Killed in Dump Truck Accident: Why This Tragedy Could Happen on Houston’s Roads A Life Cut Short on a Hill Country Road The afternoon of February 24, 2026, began like any other for residents of the Texas Hill Country. But by 3:27 p.m., a routine drive turned into a catastrophic scene that would leave a Houston family shattered. A woman from the Houston area was struck and killed by a dump truck on a Hill Country road. The driver now faces criminal charges, but for the victim’s family, justice will never fully restore what was lost. At Attorney911, we’ve seen too many cases like this—where a moment of negligence behind the wheel of an 80,000-pound vehicle changes lives forever. While this tragedy occurred outside Houston, the same dangers exist right here on our city’s roads. Dump trucks, construction vehicles, and commercial haulers travel Houston’s highways and local streets every day. When their drivers or employers cut corners, the consequences can be devastating. This incident isn’t just a news story—it’s a warning. A warning about the very real risks Houston drivers face when sharing the road with large commercial vehicles. And it’s a call to action for anyone who’s…

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Feb 26, 2026

Stephanie Madzy Killed in New Braunfels Pedestrian Accident on North Seguin Avenue — Alvin, Alvin County, Texas Attorney911 Brings 25+ Years of Courtroom Experience, Multi-Million Dollar Verdicts, and Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Advantage to Fight for Justice in Fatal Pedestrian Crashes, Wrongful Death Claims, and Catastrophic Injury Cases — FMCSA Regulation Experts, Black Box Evidence Specialists, and Compassionate Legal Emergency Lawyers™ with 4.9★ Google Rating, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Tragedy in New Braunfels: Stephanie Madzy Killed in Dump Truck Pedestrian Accident on North Seguin Avenue A Life Cut Short on a Routine Evening The evening of February 23, 2026, began like any other in New Braunfels. Stephanie Madzy, a 60-year-old resident, was simply going about her day. Around 5:45 p.m., she found herself in the 200 block of North Seguin Avenue near the intersection of Mill Street. What happened next would change everything. A dump truck, operated by 60-year-old Jude T. Jones, was stopped at the red light at the intersection. In a moment that defies comprehension, Jones failed to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. The truck lurched forward, striking Stephanie Madzy with devastating force. She was pronounced dead at the scene. This wasn’t just an accident. It was a preventable tragedy—a life lost because a commercial driver failed to follow basic traffic laws and safety protocols. At Attorney911, we’ve seen far too many cases like this, where a moment of negligence leads to a lifetime of grief for families left behind. The Immediate Aftermath: What Happened Next In the chaotic moments following the collision: Emergency responders arrived quickly, but Stephanie Madzy was already gone Jude T. Jones was…

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Feb 26, 2026

Center, Center County, Texas Dump Truck Pedestrian Fatality: Attorney911 Brings 25+ Years of Multi-Million Dollar Trucking Litigation Experience, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Advantage, FMCSA Regulation Masters (49 CFR 390-399), Black Box & ELD Evidence Extraction, Jackknife, Rollover, Underride & All Crash Types, Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death Specialists — $50+ Million Recovered for Texas Families, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Fatal Dump Truck Accident in New Braunfels: Holding Negligent Parties Accountable A Life Cut Short on North Seguin Avenue The afternoon of February 24, 2026, started like any other day in New Braunfels. Stephanie Madzy, a 60-year-old resident, was simply trying to cross the intersection at North Seguin Avenue and Mill Street. What should have been a routine pedestrian movement turned into a horrific tragedy when a dump truck, stopped at the red light, failed to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and struck Ms. Madzy. The impact was catastrophic. Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene. The driver, Jude T. Jones, also 60, was taken to a local hospital for evaluation. Within hours, he was booked into the Comal County Jail and charged with criminally negligent homicide. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities indicating additional charges are possible. This wasn’t just an accident. It was a preventable tragedy caused by a failure to follow basic traffic laws and safety protocols. At Attorney911, we’ve seen far too many cases like this—where a moment of negligence changes lives forever. Our hearts go out to Ms. Madzy’s family, friends, and the entire New Braunfels community affected by this loss. But grief must…

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Feb 26, 2026

One dead after vehicle-pedestrian accident in downtown New Braunfels Monday — Canyon, Canyon County, Texas Attorney911 delivers 25+ years of courtroom-tested justice with multi-million dollar verdicts, former insurance defense attorney insider tactics, FMCSA regulation mastery, black box evidence extraction, and catastrophic injury expertise for wrongful death, TBI, and life-altering harm — free 24/7 consultation, no fee unless we win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Fatal Dump Truck Accident in Downtown New Braunfels: Holding Negligent Parties Accountable A Life Cut Short on N. Seguin Avenue The evening of February 24, 2026, began like any other in downtown New Braunfels. Stephanie Madzy, a 60-year-old resident, was simply going about her day when tragedy struck at the intersection of N. Seguin Avenue and Mill Street. At approximately 5:45 p.m., a dump truck operated by Jude T. Jones failed to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians while making a right turn. The result was catastrophic: Stephanie was struck and killed instantly. First responders arrived within minutes, administering lifesaving measures at the scene. Despite their best efforts, Stephanie was pronounced dead. The New Braunfels Police Department and Fire Department launched an immediate investigation, determining that the driver, 60-year-old Jude T. Jones, had violated basic traffic safety rules by failing to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. Jones was transported to CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital at his request, but the damage was done. He was subsequently detained, charged with criminally negligent homicide, and transferred to the Comal County Jail. The investigation remains ongoing, with additional charges potentially pending. This incident wasn’t an isolated event. A local resident, Wayne Rousseau, commented on…

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Feb 26, 2026

New Braunfels woman dies after being hit by dump truck, police say — New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas Attorney911 Brings 25+ Years Fighting Trucking Companies, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Advantage, FMCSA Regulation Masters (49 CFR 390-399), Black Box & ELD Evidence Experts, Jackknife, Rollover, Underride & All Truck Crash Types, Wrongful Death & Catastrophic Injury Specialists — $50+ Million Recovered, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Tragedy on Seguin Avenue: New Braunfels Woman Killed in Dump Truck Collision Every year, thousands of Texans share the road with commercial trucks. Most of the time, these interactions are uneventful. But when negligence enters the equation, the consequences can be catastrophic. On February 24, 2026, one such tragedy unfolded in New Braunfels when a 60-year-old woman lost her life after being struck by a dump truck at the intersection of Seguin Avenue and Mill Street. This wasn’t just another traffic accident. It was a preventable collision that raises serious questions about commercial driver training, right-of-way violations, and the accountability of trucking companies operating on our roads. As New Braunfels trucking accident attorneys with over 25 years of experience fighting for victims, we know these cases aren’t just about what happened—they’re about why it happened and who must be held responsible. The Incident: What Happened on Seguin Avenue The facts of this case paint a clear picture of negligence: Location: 200 block of North Seguin Avenue, New Braunfels, Texas Time: Approximately 5:45 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2026 Vehicles Involved: A dump truck and a pedestrian Driver: 60-year-old Jude T. Jones Victim: 60-year-old Stephanie Madzy of New Braunfels Circumstances: Jones…

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Feb 26, 2026

New Braunfels Dump Truck Fatality: Austin, Travis County, Texas Pedestrian Accident Lawyers — Attorney911 Delivers 25+ Years of Multi-Million Dollar Trucking Verdicts, Former Insurance Defense Attorney Insider Tactics, FMCSA Regulation Masters (49 CFR 390-399), Black Box & ELD Evidence Extraction, Jackknife, Rollover, Underride & All Crash Types, Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death Specialists — Federal Court Admitted, $50+ Million Recovered, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Fatal Dump Truck Crash in New Braunfels: Why This Tragedy Could Happen on Austin’s Roads Too The afternoon of February 23, 2026, started like any other in New Braunfels. Stephanie Madzy, a 60-year-old woman, was simply going about her day. At the intersection of North Seguin Avenue and Mill Street, she stepped into the crosswalk—just as a dump truck, driven by 60-year-old Jude T. Jones, approached a red light. What happened next was catastrophic. Jones, operating a heavy dump truck, failed to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. As he made a right turn, his vehicle struck Madzy. First responders arrived within minutes, but despite lifesaving measures, Madzy succumbed to her injuries. Jones was detained and charged with criminally negligent homicide. He now sits in the Comal County Jail, awaiting further legal proceedings. But for Madzy’s family, no criminal charge can bring her back. This wasn’t just a tragic accident—it was a preventable disaster caused by a driver’s failure to follow basic traffic laws and federal safety regulations. And while this incident occurred in New Braunfels, the same dangers exist right here in Austin, Travis County, Texas. At Attorney911, we’ve seen far too many cases like this—where a moment of negligence…

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Feb 26, 2026

Dump truck driver charged in deadly pedestrian crash that killed New Braunfels woman — Bonham, Bonham County, Texas Attorney911 brings 25+ years of multi-million dollar trucking litigation experience, former insurance defense attorney insider tactics, FMCSA regulation mastery (49 CFR 390-399), black box & ELD evidence extraction, jackknife, rollover, underride & all catastrophic crash types, TBI, spinal cord injury & wrongful death specialists — $50+ million recovered for Texas families, free 24/7 consultation, no fee unless we win, 1-888-ATTY-911, Hablamos Español

Deadly Pedestrian Crash in New Braunfels: Dump Truck Driver Charged with Criminally Negligent Homicide A Life Cut Short on North Seguin Avenue The afternoon of February 25, 2026, started like any other in New Braunfels. Stephanie Madzy, a 60-year-old woman whose life was filled with family, friends, and community, was simply walking near the 200 block of North Seguin Avenue. At approximately 5:45 p.m., her world—and the world of her loved ones—was shattered in an instant. A dump truck, stopped at a red light, failed to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. As the driver, 60-year-old Jude T. Jones, made a right turn, he struck Stephanie Madzy. The impact was catastrophic. Despite the heroic efforts of first responders, who performed life-saving measures at the scene, Stephanie succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead. This wasn’t just a tragic accident—it was a preventable tragedy. New Braunfels police have charged Jude T. Jones with criminally negligent homicide, a charge that carries serious legal consequences. But for Stephanie’s family, no charge can bring her back. What they need now is justice, accountability, and answers. At Attorney911, we’ve seen far too many cases like this—cases where a moment of negligence changes lives forever. If…

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