Woman Killed in Houston Motorcycle Crash on Tomball Parkway at FM 1960; Luis Zamora Charged

Houston, Texas (October 12, 2020) – A motorcyclist was killed early Sunday morning in a DUI crash in northwest Houston, according to police.

The fatal crash happened around 1:40 a.m., October 11, in the 17900 block of Tomball Parkway at FM 1960.

Police said a woman was riding her motorcycle westbound on FM 1960 when she turned onto Tomball Parkway and was hit by a vehicle driven by Luis Zamora, 35.

The woman was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. Her name has not been released.

Zamora initially left the crash scene but later returned.

Zamora was arrested and has been charged with intoxication manslaughter.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

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.

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