Child Hospitalized After San Antonio Two-Vehicle Crash on Stonybrook Drive and Merry Oaks Drive

San Antonio, Texas (October 5, 2020) – A child was injured in a head-on collision early Sunday morning in San Antonio’s Southwest Side, according to San Antonio police.

The crash occurred around 3:50 a.m., October 4, at the intersection of Stonybrook Drive and Merry Oaks Drive.

Police said a Tacoma occupied by a father and his son was traveling on Stonybrook Drive while an SUV was traveling on Merry Oaks Drive.

The Tacoma driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed head-on into the SUV that was turning left onto Stonybrook Drive.

The impact caused the Tacoma to roll over.

The child was taken to University Hospital in serious condition. The father was taken into custody and is facing a DWI charge with a child passenger.

The SUV driver was uninjured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

We wish the injured victim a quick recovery.

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.