Canessia Griffin Killed in Dallas Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 35E at U.S. Highway 67

Dallas, Texas (August 31, 2020) – A woman was fatally hit by a drunken driver early Sunday morning in Dallas, according to police.

The deadly accident happened around 3:40 a.m., August 30, on Interstate 35E at U.S. Highway 67.

Police said Canessia Griffin, 28, was standing outside her vehicle trying to help a family whose vehicle had broken down. Asianna Fluellen, 27, was driving southbound on I-35E when she drove onto the grass median at the split with Highway 67 and struck Griffin and multiple vehicles.

Griffin was taken to a local hospital where she later died.

Two other people who were hit by Fluellen were taken to the hospital in stable condition.

Fluellen was arrested and taken into custody for driving under the influence of alcohol. She is facing an intoxication manslaughter charge.

The police are investigating the crash.

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

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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