One Killed in East Austin Two-Vehicle Crash on FM 969

Austin, Texas (February 22, 2020) –One person was killed in a suspected DUI crash Saturday morning in East Austin, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened around 5:15 a.m. in the 7900 block of FM 969, near U.S. 183 and the Travis County Expo Center.

Police said a drunk driver was speeding on the highway when they hit another car that was turning.

The driver of the car that was hit was declared dead at the scene. The victim’s identity has not been disclosed.

The drunk driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

The crash closed FM 969 from Sendero Hills to Decker Lane.

The police are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

In Texas, a driver is legally intoxicated after consuming alcohol if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08% or higher. A driver is also considered intoxicated if they don’t have the normal use of their mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol. Alcohol, however, is not the only intoxicant, as drivers can become intoxicated by ingesting prescription and illegal drugs such as crack, marijuana, and cocaine.

Regardless of what substance caused the driver’s reaction time to become significantly altered, intoxication by any means can cause terrible accidents and injuries.

Innocent victims harmed by drunk drivers are entitled to compensation for their injuries, including but not limited to medical expenses; lost wages; pain and suffering and mental anguish; physical impairment and disability; and most importantly, punitive damages to deter future conduct. If a death occurred because of a drunk driver, you will want a knowledgeable accident lawyer to bring a wrongful death action against the drunk driver.

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