Crystal Reyes Arrested in Fatal Houston Bicycle Accident on Galveston Road

Houston, Texas (May 9, 2021) – According to the police, a woman has been arrested in connection to the hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist dead on Saturday in Houston.

Crystal Reyes, 37, was arrested and has been charged with intoxication, manslaughter, and failure to stop and render aid.

The deadly accident happened on May 8, in the 12400 block of Galveston Road.

Police said Reyes was driving a white F-150 when she struck a 60-year-old bicyclist.

The bicyclist was killed in the crash. His name has not been released.

Reyes fled the scene and was later arrested after she nearly struck a police officer.

No other details were provided.

The police are investigating the crash.

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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