Four Injured in Tyler Two-Vehicle Crash on Grande Boulevard; Garrett Byrd Arrested

Tyler, Texas (April 6, 2021) – A family of four was injured Sunday evening in a DUI crash in Tyler, according to a local news source.

The crash occurred around 6:00 p.m., April 5, in the 1500 block of Grande Boulevard.

Police said Garrett Byrd, 35, of Flint, was driving when he crossed over into the eastbound traffic and crashed into a car occupied by a family of four.

The family of four sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the crash.

Byrd was arrested on a driving while intoxicated charge and was booked into the Smith County Jail. He was released on Monday on a $500 bond.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

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.

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