Three Injured in Smith County Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 64 near Tyler Airport

Smith County, Texas (July 11, 2020) – Three people were injured in a head-on collision early Saturday morning in Smith County, according to DPS.

The fatal crash occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on State Highway 64 near the Tyler Pounds Regional Airport.

Troopers said a Chevrolet Camaro crossed over the centerline on the highway and struck a Ford SUV head-on. The impact caused the Ford to roll over.

The passenger in the Camaro and two occupants of the SUV were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Camaro driver was arrested and taken into custody. They have been charged with DWI.

The crash remains under investigation.

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.