HOUSTON — A lawsuit seeking $150 million in damages has been brought against Pinnacle Propane and Daniel Dunbar, who allegedly caused an automobile collision that claimed the life of Yuliana Castillo.
The plaintiffs in the case, which include Florida Castillo, are represented by attorneys Benny Agosto Jr. and Ben Agosto III of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner.
According to a press release, on Jan. 8 Florida Castillo’s children, Yuliana and Jonathan Castillo, were driving on FM 2920 in Spring when Dunbar, driving on the opposite side of the road, failed to control his speed when traffic was slowing. When he attempted to stop, because of his excessive speed, he began to skid. Video evidence shows that Dunbar crossed the median into oncoming traffic, where he slammed into the plaintiffs' car, who had no warning before the impact.
The collision was so severe that the plaintiffs’ car spun counterclockwise off the road and into the adjacent ditch. Because of Dunbar’s speed at impact, the Pinnacle truck did not stop and went on to strike a parked commercial truck and trailer, the press release states.
As a result of the crash, Jonathan Castillo was severely injured and was rushed to the hospital by ambulance. Jonathan sustained whiplash injuries, a fracture of his humerus, among other injuries for which he continues to receive treatment. Jonathan’s sister Yuliana was killed at the scene, and Jonathan watched as his sister died, the press release states.
"Yuliana had a promising future ahead, and her brother Jonathan's life has been irrevocably altered,” said Managing Partner Benny Agosto Jr. “The negligence of one organization in hiring a reckless driver has forever changed the fate of this entire family. Jonathan will carry the haunting memory of witnessing his sister's tragic death forever."