Four Injured in DUI Crash on Highway 6 at Pavilion Point in Houston

Four Injured in DUI Crash on Highway 6 at Pavilion Point in Houston

Four Injured in Houston Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 6 at Pavilion Point

Houston, Texas (May 25, 2020) – Four people, including a 7-year-old boy, were injured Sunday night in a DUI crash in Houston, according to police.

The crash happened around 9:25 p.m. May 24, in the 7800 block of Highway 6 at Pavilion Point.

Police said an 18-year-old was driving a black Nissan Altima southbound on the highway when he failed to yield the right away and turned in front of a black Honda Accord, resulting in a collision.

The Altima driver fled the scene after the accident but was later brought back by witnesses. He was highly intoxicated at the time of the crash.

Two people in the Altima, a woman who was in the passenger seat and the 7-year-old boy who was unrestrained in the back seat, were airlifted to the hospital.

The 7-year-old boy had horrific head injuries while the woman had a broken leg.

Two people in the Accord were taken to the hospital for treatment.

The 18-year-old was uninjured in the crash. He is not related to the two passengers in his car. He was arrested and is facing two charges of intoxication assault and two failure to stop to render aid charges.

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.

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

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