4-Year-Old Injured in San Antonio Two-Vehicle Crash at Shadwell Drive and Cheryl Drive; Andrew Reyes Arrested

San Antonio, Texas (August 17, 2020) – A 4-year-old was injured, and a man was arrested Saturday afternoon following a DUI crash in San Antonio’s Northwest Side, police said.

The crash occurred around 1:45 p.m., August 15, at the intersection of Shadwell Drive and Cheryl Drive.

Police said Andrew Reyes, 39, was driving a black SUV when he crashed into the back of a minivan occupied by two grandparents and the 4-year-old child.

The child was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The grandparents were uninjured in the crash.

Reyes was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and has been charged with intoxication assault. Other charges might still be pending.

The police are investigating the crash.

We wish the injured victim a 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 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.