29-Year-Old Alejandro Ortiz Killed in Dallas Motorcycle Accident at Ranchero Lane and Duncanville Road

Dallas, Texas (May 24, 2020) – A motorcyclist was killed Friday night in a DUI crash in Dallas, according to police.

The crash happened around 8:20 p.m., May 22, at the intersection of Ranchero Lane and Duncanville Road.

Police said Alejandro Ortiz, 29, was riding a motorcycle when he hit the left side of a Ford F-150, which had failed to yield the right of way at the intersection.

The impact ejected Ortiz from the motorcycle, and he was taken to Methodist Central Hospital where he later died.

The Ford driver, 60-year-old Bryan Howard, was arrested for driving while intoxicated. He was taken to the Dallas County jail and is facing an intoxication manslaughter charge.

The crash remains under investigation.

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

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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