Person Injured in Travis County Two-Vehicle Crash on U.S. 183; Cesar De Jesus Ontiveros Charged

Travis County, Texas (September 1, 2020) – According to a local news source, one person was injured, and a man has been charged following a DUI crash that happened on Saturday in Travis County.

The crash occurred around 9:00 p.m., on August 29, on U.S. 183.

According to the report, 33-year-old Cesar De Jesus Ontiveros was driving a 2003 Mazda minivan northbound at a high rate of speed when he swerved into the opposite lane and crashed head-on into a 2008 Nissan Altima.

The Nissan driver was taken to St. David’s Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, including multiple broken bones, a cut to the face, and a possible concussion.

De Jesus Ontiveros admitted that he had been drinking before the crash. He was arrested and has been charged with intoxication assault, a third-degree felony. He was being held at the Travis County Jail.

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.