Baltej Singh, Carrie Edens Injured in Wrong-Way Crash on I-45 in Houston

Baltej Singh, Carrie Edens Injured in Wrong-Way Crash on I-45 in Houston

Baltej Singh and Carrie Edens Injured in Houston Two-Vehicle Crash on I-45

Houston, Texas (September 19, 2020) – Two people were injured in a wrong-way crash Friday morning in Downtown Houston, according to police.

The crash happened on September 18, on Interstate 45 at the Downtown Aquarium parking lot.

Police said 56-year-old Carrie Edens was driving northbound in the southbound lanes of the interstate when she crashed head-on into an 18-wheeler driven by 65-year-old Baltej Singh.

The impact caused the 18-wheeler, which was hauling charcoal and household goods, to fall about 50 feet below onto the parking lot.

Singh was taken to the hospital with fractured ribs.

Edens was also taken to the hospital with a broken leg. She is facing a DWI charge. She might have been under the influence of an illegal substance in addition to alcohol, officers said.

An investigation is underway.

We hope Baltej Singh and Carrie Edens recover quickly.

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.

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