E.C. Busby and Porter Goodwin Seriously Injured in Odessa Two-Vehicle Crash on Faudree Road

Odessa, Texas (April 28, 2021) – Three people were seriously injured in a DUI crash Friday night in Odessa, according to a local news source.

The crash happened around 11:30 p.m., on April 23, on Faudree Road.

According to the report, 21-year-old E.C. Busby was driving a Toyota RAV 4 northbound when a Dodge Ram driven by a drunk driver crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on into the RAV 4.

Busby and his 14-year-old cousin Porter Goodwin sustained serious injuries in the crash.

Goodwin was airlifted to UMC Children’s Hospital in Lubbock.

Busby was taken to Medical Center Hospital.

The drunk driver was also taken to the hospital for treatment.

GoFundMe accounts have been set up for both Busby and Goodwin to help with the cost of medical bills.

No other details were provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

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.

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