47-Year-Old Man Killed, Elian Aguillon Charged After Houston Two-Vehicle Crash on Irvington Boulevard at Apache Street

Houston, Texas (May 9, 2020) – A 47-year-old man was killed, and another was arrested Thursday afternoon following a DUI crash in Houston, according to police.

The fatal crash occurred at about 1:20 p.m. May 7, in the 7800 block of Irvington Boulevard at the intersection of Apache Street.

Police said 18-year-old Elian Aguillon, of Houston, was driving his Cadillac Escalade southbound on Irvington Boulevard at a high rate of speed when he crashed into a Kia Forte that was attempting to turn left onto Apache Street.

The Kia driver, a 47-year man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

Aguillon was arrested and has been charged with intoxication manslaughter. He was booked into the Harris County Jail.

The police are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

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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