Person Injured After Intoxicated Driver Crashes into Arlington Home on Skylark Drive; Gerson Castellanos Charged

Arlington, Texas (September 3, 2020) – A homeowner was injured Monday night after an intoxicated teen driver crashed into an Arlington home, according to police.

The crash happened on August 31, in the 2300 block of Skylark Drive.

 Police said 18-year-old Gerson Castellanos was driving when he crashed into the home along Skylark Drive.

The homeowner was in bed at the time of the crash, and they sustained injuries.

Castellanos attempted to flee the scene on foot but was later found and arrested. He has been charged with intoxication assault and failure to stop and render aid.

No other information was available.

The police are investigating the crash.

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.

To speak with one of our highly qualified lawyers at  Joel A. Gordon & Associates,  Click to call: 281-943-5555.