One Hospitalized After Rio Grande City Two-Vehicle Crash on San Benito Street; Elias Chaj-Bartolon Arrested

Rio Grande City, Texas (August 19, 2020) – According to police, one person was injured, and another was arrested Monday morning following a two-vehicle crash in Rio Grande City.

The crash happened on Monday, August 17, on San Benito Street.

Police said the crash involved a maroon Ford F-150 and a white Chevy Trax.

The Chevy driver was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Ford driver, 37-year-old Elias Chaj-Bartolon, was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

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.

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