Jordan Helenkamp Killed in Howe Two-Vehicle Crash on US 75; Guillermo Munoz Garcia Arrested

Howe, Texas (September 23, 2021) – According to the police, a man was killed early Wednesday morning in a DUI crash in Howe.

The fatal crash happened around 2:30 a.m., September 22, on US-75.

Police said a car was parked on the southbound shoulder of the highway when it was rear-ended by a southbound car driven by Guillermo Munoz Garcia, 20, of Dallas.

The driver of the parked car, Jordan Helenkamp, 28, of St. Louis, Missouri, was killed in the crash.

Munoz Garcia was uninjured in the crash. A passenger in his car was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

A dog in Helenkamp’s car was also killed in the crash.

Munoz Garcia was arrested for intoxication manslaughter. If convicted, he can face up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

The crash remains under investigation.

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.

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