One Killed in Garland Pedestrian Accident on LBJ Freeway near Centerville Road

Garland, Texas (June 23, 2020) – A pedestrian was killed Monday morning in a traffic accident involving an impaired driver in Garland, according to police.

The deadly accident happened at about 9:00 a.m. June 22, in the northbound lanes of LBJ Freeway near Centerville Road.

Police said the driver of a Dodge Challenger was driving at a high rate of speed, darting in and out of traffic when he struck a Jeep Liberty. The force of the impact pushed the Jeep onto the shoulder of the freeway where it struck a pedestrian.

The pedestrian was killed in the crash. Their identity has not been released.

Officers said the Challenger driver was impaired at the time of the crash, and he was arrested.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

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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