Three Killed in Jersey Village Two-Vehicle Crash on FM 529 near Fairview Street; Camilo Morejon Charged

Jersey Village, Texas (October 28, 2020) – Three people were killed, and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday morning in Jersey Village, authorities said.

The fatal crash happened just before 8:00 a.m., October 25, in the 12200 block of FM 529 near Fairview Street.

Authorities said Camilo Morejon, 47, was driving a silver Honda when he crashed into a black pickup truck.

Morejon’s girlfriend and his two other passengers were killed in the crash.

Morejon and the pickup driver were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

Morejon was seen swigging a bottle of beer minutes before the crash, according to the video.

Morejon has been charged with three counts of intoxication manslaughter and one count of intoxication assault.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. We also wish the injured victims quick recovery.

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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