Firefighter Severely Injured in Irving Pedestrian Accident on SH 183; Yajaira Estrada Calderon Arrested

Irving, Texas (December 7, 2020) – An Irving firefighter was severely injured early Sunday morning after being struck by an intoxicated driver in Irving, according to police.

The crash happened just after 3:45 a.m., December 6, in the 3100 block of State Highway 183.

Police said crews were working another crash that involved five vehicles in the westbound lanes of the highway, and that portion of the highway had been shut down due to the crash.

Yajaira Estrada Calderon, 23, was driving a 2016 Dodge Challenger the wrong way when she drove into the crash scene and hit a 30-year-old firefighter.

The firefighter was taken to the hospital with severe injuries.

Calderon was arrested and has been charged with intoxication assault.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

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.