Man Killed in Austin Scooter Accident on Newfield Lane; Lee Nash Arrested

Austin, Texas (September 23, 2021) – A man in his 30s was killed early Saturday morning in a scooter accident in central Austin, according to the police.

The deadly accident happened around 2:51 a.m., September 18, in the 1400 block of Newfield Lane.

Police said Lee Anne Lafaye Nash, 25, was driving a white Chevy northbound when she struck a southbound electric scooter.

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

Nash was arrested on a DWI charge.

An investigation is underway. Anyone with any information about the crash is asked to call the Highway Investigation Tip Line at (512) 974-8111.

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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