1 Killed in San Antonio Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 37; Hector J. Osorio Arrested

San Antonio, Texas (April 16, 2020) – One person was killed Wednesday night in a suspected DUI crash in San Antonio, a local news source reported.

The fatal crash occurred just before 10:00 p.m., April 15, on southbound Highway 37 near the Loop 410 exit.

Police said Hector J. Osorio, 60, was driving his 2017 Mercedes-Benz the wrong way on an exit ramp when he sideswiped a 2008 Chevrolet HHR before crashing head-on into a 1988 Ford F-150 that was exiting from I-37 onto U.S. 181.

The driver of the Ford F-150 was declared dead at the scene. The victim’s identity has not been released.

Osorio was arrested and is facing intoxicated manslaughter charges.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

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 a death occurred because of a drunk driver, you will want a knowledgeable accident lawyer to bring a wrongful death action against the drunk driver.

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