Nelda Peddle Killed in San Marcos Pedestrian Accident on Martin Luther King Drive; Armando Cubriel Jr., Arrested

San Marcos, Texas (October 3, 2021) – According to the police, a man has been arrested in connection to the September 26 hit-and-run accident that left a woman dead in San Marcos.

The deadly accident happened in the 110 block of East Martin Luther King Drive.

Police said Armando Cubriel Jr., 39, of Lockhart, was driving a silver Acura when he hit Nelda Chancy Peddle, 49, who was walking on the roadway.

Cubriel Jr. got out of his Acura after the accident, put the car’s damaged bumper back in place, and then left the scene.

Peddle was pronounced dead at the scene.

Cubriel Jr., was later arrested and has been charged with felony intoxication manslaughter, felony tampering with physical evidence, and two other felony charges.

An investigation is underway.

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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