One Killed and One Injured in Houston Pedestrian Accident on Bellaire Boulevard; Jose Coj Arrested

Houston, Texas (June 16, 2020) – One person was killed, and another was injured Thursday night in a pedestrian accident in Houston, according to police.

The accident happened at about 9:30 p.m. on June 11, at 9900 Bellaire Boulevard.

Police said Jose Coj was driving a black Toyota Tundra pickup truck eastbound on Bellaire Boulevard when he made an unsafe left turn, accelerated and struck two pedestrians who were in the crosswalk.

Coj then exited his vehicle and tried to flee on foot but was detained by two witnesses until police arrived.

One of the pedestrians was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The other victim, a 67-year-old, was also taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital with a broken arm.

Coj was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital. He has been charged with one count of intoxication manslaughter, one count of intoxication assault and two counts of failure to stop and render aid.

An investigation is underway.

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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