Off-Duty Police Officer Injured in DUI Crash on I-35 in San Antonio

Off-Duty Police Officer Injured in DUI Crash on I-35 in San Antonio

Off-Duty Police Officer Injured in San Antonio Three-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 35

San Antonio, Texas (February 27, 2020) – An off-duty police officer was injured in a suspected DUI crash early Thursday morning in San Antonio, according to the police.

The crash took place on Interstate 35, near the Interstate 10 exit.

Police said a drunk driver hit two vehicles that were traveling on the interstate. One of the vehicles that were hit was occupied by the officer.

The driver then drove off the road onto the street below.

Everyone, including the officer, was checked out at the scene for minor injuries.

The driver was detained on suspicion of DWI.

The crash remains under investigation.

We wish the injured victim a quick recovery.

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 you have been injured because of a drunk driver, you will want a knowledgeable accident lawyer to bring a personal injury action against the drunk driver.

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