Two Police Officers Hospitalized After Dallas Three-Vehicle Crash at West Camp Wisdom Road and South Westmoreland Road

Dallas, Texas (July 11, 2020) – Two police officers were injured early Saturday morning in a suspected DUI crash at a Dallas intersection, according to police.

The crash happened at about 12:10 a.m. at the intersection of West Camp Wisdom Road and South Westmoreland Road.

Police said a suspected intoxicated driver was driving a black Jeep Cherokee when they hit a Dallas police squad car. The force of the impact pushed the squad car into a Dodge Avenger.

Both police officers were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The three people in the Avenger were uninjured in the crash.

The Jeep driver was arrested and is facing a DWI charge.

The police are investigating the crash.

We hope the injured victims recover quickly.

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 you have been injured because of a drunk driver, you will want a knowledgeable accident lawyer to bring a  personal injury action against the drunk driver.

To speak with one of our highly qualified lawyers at  Joel A. Gordon & Associates,  Click to call: 281-943-5555.