One Killed in Fort Worth Two-Vehicle Crash on Miller; Jorge Garcia Puga Arrested

Fort Worth, Texas (December 29, 2021) – One person was killed Saturday morning in a DWI crash in Fort Worth, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened just before 5:00 a.m., December 25, in the 4800 block of Miller.

Police said a white Ford and a tan GMC were involved in a head-on collision.

One person in the GMC was taken to a local hospital, where they later died. Their identity has not been released.

One of the drivers, 17-year-old Jorge Garcia Puga, was arrested and is facing a charge of intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle, a second-degree felony.

The crash remains under investigation.

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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