Fatal accident on Highway 114 in Rhome leads to demands for safety improvements
The mother of a young student who tragically lost his life in a car accident at an intersection on Highway 114 in Rhome is advocating for safety improvements in the area. Maria Rodriguez's 8-year-old son, Matteo Hernandez, was fatally injured when their vehicle was struck while attempting to turn onto Alliance Boulevard. Despite efforts from emergency responders, Matteo passed away on his way to the hospital. Rodriguez expressed frustration over the dangerous conditions at this intersection and has created a petition with over 10,000 signatures urging authorities to install a traffic light. She emphasized the urgent need for action to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future. The local police department is currently investigating the incident, and previous concerns regarding the intersection have been raised with the Texas Department of Transportation.
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