Deputy Constable Alfred Alcantar and Deputy Leticia Martinez Injured in Austin Pedestrian Crash on Interstate 35

Austin, Texas (October 10, 2020) – Two deputies were injured in a suspected DUI crash Monday morning in north Austin, according to officials.

The accident happened on October 5, on I-35.

Authorities said two Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office deputies, Alfred Alcantar and Leticia Martinez, were working traffic control at a construction site along the freeway when they were struck by a car driven by Charles Duffield.

Martinez ended up trapped between two cars after the crash.

Both officers were taken to the hospital for treatment. 

Deputy Martinez has since undergone five surgeries at an Austin hospital.

The constable’s office is raising funds for the two officers.

Duffield has been charged with Intoxication Assault on a Peace Officer.

The crash remains under investigation.

We hope Alfred Alcantar and Leticia Martinez 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.