Roel Martinez and Son Killed in DUI Crash on E. Harrison Avenue and 6th Street in Harlingen 

Roel Martinez and Son Killed in DUI Crash on E. Harrison Avenue and 6th Street in Harlingen 

Roel Martinez and Son Killed in Harlingen Two-Vehicle Crash at E. Harrison Avenue and 6th Street

Harlingen, Texas (May 14, 2021) – According to the police, a father and his son were killed early Saturday morning in a DUI crash in Harlingen.

The fatal crash happened around 12:00 a.m., May 8, at the intersection of E. Harrison Avenue and 6th Street.

Police said Josiah Anthony Castillo was driving a Chevrolet when he crashed into a Buick at the intersection.

The Buick driver, Roel Martinez, 33, was pronounced dead at the scene. His 10-year-old son and a woman were taken to the hospital, where the boy was pronounced dead.

Castillo was arrested and has been charged with two counts of manslaughter and one count of aggravated assault with a motor vehicle. His bond was set at $85,000.

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 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.

To speak with one of our highly qualified lawyers at  Joel A. Gordon & Associates, Click to call: 281-943-5555.

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