Officer Injured in Houston Two-Vehicle Crash on Southwest Freeway near Kirby Drive

Houston, Texas (February 1, 2021) – An HPD officer was injured early Sunday morning in a DUI crash in Houston, according to police.

The crash happened around 12:30 a.m., January 31, on Southwest Freeway near Kirby Drive.

Police said the officer had closed off lanes of the freeway for a stalled vehicle when a black Camaro crashed into the police cruiser.

The officer was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The Camaro driver, a juvenile, was arrested on DWI charges.

The police are investigating the crash.

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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