Six Family Members Injured in San Antonio Two-Vehicle Crash on I-35 near I-37 Interchange

San Antonio, Texas (March 17, 2020) – A family of six were injured in a wrong-way crash early Tuesday morning in San Antonio, according to the police.

The crash happened at about 3:00 a.m. on Interstate 35 near the I-37 interchange.

Police said a suspected drunk driver was driving his pickup truck the wrong way when he crashed head-on into a car occupied by the family.

The family, two adults, and four children had to be extricated. They were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries but are expected to survive.

The pickup driver was also taken to the hospital and is facing criminal charges.

The crash closed the ramp from I-35 southbound to Highway 281 northbound and I-37 southbound. The lanes have since been reopened.

The crash remains under investigation.

We hope the injured victims 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.

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