Man Hit, Killed by Intoxicated Driver on Wurzbach Road in San Antonio; Rebecca Deleon Charged

Man Hit, Killed by Intoxicated Driver on Wurzbach Road in San Antonio; Rebecca Deleon Charged

Man Killed in San Antonio Pedestrian Accident on Wurzbach Road; Rebecca Deleon Charged

San Antonio, Texas (September 28, 2020) – A man in his 20s was fatally hit by an intoxicated driver Saturday night in San Antonio, according to police.

The deadly accident happened around 11:55 a.m., September 26, in the 5400 block of Wurzbach Road.

Police said Rebecca Deleon was driving an SUV eastbound on Wurzbach Road when she crossed over the double yellow line and drove down the sidewalk where she hit the man who was walking westbound.

Deleon then hit a tree before stopping at the parking lot of a Well’s Fargo Bank.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

Deleon was arrested and has been charged with intoxication manslaughter.

An investigation is ongoing.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

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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