One Killed in Austin Pedestrian Accident on South Lamar; Rene Conde Charged

Austin, Texas (August 26, 2020) – According to a local news source, one person was killed in a pedestrian accident on Sunday in South Austin.

The deadly accident happened on August 23, in the 3900 block of South Lamar.

According to the report, 57-year-old Rene Conde was driving at a high rate of speed when he swerved to avoid a stopped vehicle, drove onto a median and struck a pedestrian, a street sign, and the base of a traffic control device pole.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity has not been released.

Conde was taken to the hospital. He admitted to smoking kush, a synthetic marijuana, before the crash. He has been charged with intoxication manslaughter, which is a second-degree felony.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

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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