Eight Injured in SE Dallas Two-Vehicle Crash at CF Hawn Freeway and St. Augustine Drive; Pablo Hernandez Martinez Jr Arrested

Dallas, Texas (February 22, 2021) – Eight people were injured early Sunday morning in a DUI crash in southeast Dallas, according to authorities.

The crash was reported around 1:06 a.m., February 21, at the intersection of Westbound CF Hawn Freeway and St. Augustine Drive.

Authorities said Pablo Hernandez Martinez Jr.,21, was driving a 1999 black Chevrolet Silverado when he ran a red light intersection and hit a 2015 gray Nissan Pathfinder at high speed.

A woman was taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital in critical condition.

Martinez was taken to Parkland and Baylor Scott. His passenger was taken to White University Medical Center.

The Nissan driver, a man, was taken to Baylor Scott and White.

Four other people in the Nissan were taken to the hospital for treatment.

Martinez was taken into custody on a charge of intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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