Eugenio Villegas Killed in 6-Vehicle Crash on University Drive in McKinney

Eugenio Villegas Killed in 6-Vehicle Crash on University Drive in McKinney

Eugenio Villegas Killed in McKinney Multi-Vehicle Crash on University Drive at Lake Forest Drive

McKinney, Texas (January 22, 2021) – One person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday night in McKinney, according to police.

The fatal crash happened around 8:00 p.m., January 21, in the area of W University Drive at Lake Forest Drive near Baylor Scott & Medical Center – McKinney.

Police said six vehicles were involved in the collision.

One of the vehicles caught fire after the crash, and the driver, Eugenio Villegas, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Three other people were taken to the hospital for treatment.

Tiffany Woodruff was arrested on suspicion of intoxicated manslaughter following the crash. She was being held at the Collin County Jail and is facing up to 20 years in jail and a fine of up to $10,000

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.

To speak with one of our highly qualified lawyers at  Joel A. Gordon & Associates, Click to call: 281-943-5555.

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