Driver Killed in Arlington Car Crash on State Highway 360; Christopher Kelly Arrested

Arlington, Texas (December 28, 2020) – One person was killed, and another was arrested on Sunday after a car crash in Arlington, according to police.

The fatal crash happened around 2:00 a.m., December 27, in the 200 block of S. State Highway 360.

Police said a vehicle occupied by two people was involved in a crash and became disabled on the highway. The driver was attempting to remove his seatbelt to exit his vehicle, but a southbound vehicle driven by Christopher Kelly struck the disabled vehicle.

The driver who was attempting to remove his seatbelt was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

Kelly was arrested on an intoxication manslaughter charge.  

Two other people in Kelly’s vehicle and the other person in the disabled car were taken to the hospital for treatment.

The crash remains under investigation.

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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