One Injured in Austin Pedestrian Accident on East U.S. Highway 290 Service Road; Demi Millien Charged

Austin, Texas (June 1, 2020) – According to authorities, a woman has been arrested and charged after hitting and injuring a pedestrian on Saturday in Austin.

The accident happened just before 7:30 a.m. May 30, in the 7300 block of East U.S. Highway 290 Service Road westbound.

Officials said 29-year-old Demi Millien was driving westbound when she left the roadway and struck a guardrail that struck a pedestrian on the sidewalk.

The pedestrian was taken to the hospital with a severed right arm and a head injury.

Millien admitted to driving and hitting the pedestrian. She was arrested and charged with intoxication assault.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

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.