Precinct 4 Deputy Injured in Harris County Crash on Gateship Drive; Juan Antonio Gallegos Arrested

Harris County, Texas (June 15, 2020) – A Precinct 4 deputy was injured Friday evening in a suspected DUI crash in Harris County, according to authorities.

The crash happened around 6:24 p.m. on June 12, in the 500 block of Gateship Drive.

Authorities said the Precinct 4 constable deputy and other officers were responding to a theft call and when they arrived at the scene and tried to get out of the patrol vehicle, Juan Antonio Gallegos accelerated and clipped the door of the patrol car.

The deputy was pinned between the door and the patrol car. She was treated and released at the scene.

Gallegos was later pulled over by other responding deputies and was arrested. He was booked into the Harris County Jail and has been charged with driving while intoxicated and assault of an officer. His bond is set at $10,100.

An investigation is underway.

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.