Three Injured in Nacogdoches Two-Vehicle Crash on North Street

Nacogdoches, Texas (June 18, 2021) – Three people were injured Wednesday night in a DUI crash in Nacogdoches, according to the police.

The crash happened around 11:15 p.m., June 16, in the 4500 block of North Street.

Police said a Dodge Challenger was traveling northbound on North Street when it ran a red light and hit a Nissan Altima that had entered the intersection on a green light.

The Nissan driver and the passenger were taken to a Nacogdoches hospital for treatment. The Nissan driver had serious injuries.

The Dodge driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Officers said alcohol was a factor in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

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.