Alvarado Woman Killed in Burleson Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 35W

Burleson, Texas (June 6, 2020) – A 66-year-old Alvarado woman was fatally hit by an intoxicated driver overnight in Burleson, a local news source reported.

The deadly accident occurred in the 3300 block of northbound Interstate 35W.

Police said the woman was struck by a vehicle on the interstate.

The woman was killed in the crash. Her name has not been released.

The driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

The authorities 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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