Iyana Harris-Smith Killed in DWI Crash on FM 1960 in Harris County; Rogelio Diaz-Garcia Arrested

Iyana Harris-Smith Killed in DWI Crash on FM 1960 in Harris County; Rogelio Diaz-Garcia Arrested

Iyana Harris-Smith Killed in Harris County Two-Vehicle Crash on FM 1960 at Eldridge Parkway; Rogelio Diaz-Garcia Arrested

Harris County, Texas (October 26, 2021) – One person was killed early Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash in northwest Harris County, according to the deputies.

The fatal crash happened around 2:00 a.m., October 25, at the intersection of FM 1960 and Eldridge Parkway.

Deputies said a pickup truck was speeding when it rear-ended a car that was stopped at the red light at the intersection.

The car driver, Iyana Harris-Smith, 20, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The pickup truck driver, Rogelio Diaz-Garcia,35, has been charged with intoxication manslaughter.

The authorities 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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