Sgt. Joseph Lazo Killed in Kerrville Motorcycle Accident on Highway 16

Kerrville, Texas (August 1, 2020) – The Nile Police Officer who was severely injured last month in a DUI crash that left three other motorcyclists dead in Kerrville has died, according to authorities.

Sgt. Joseph Lazo died on Thursday, July 30.

The fatal crash happened at about 5:00 p.m. on July 18, on Highway 16, about 65 miles northwest of San Antonio.

Authorities said the Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club was on a ride celebrating the club’s birthday when a driver crossed the center stripe and struck them on the highway.

Three motorcyclists, Joseph Paglia, Jerry Wayne Harbour of Houston, and Michael White, were killed in the crash.

Nine others were taken to a local hospital in critical condition.

Paglia was the President of the Chicago chapter and a Retired Officer with the Niles City Police Dept.

Wayne was the Thin Blue Line Ambassador, Lt. Col. Army (retired), and Pilot for Eastern Airlines (Retired).

White was the Secretary of our Chicago chapter, Chicago Community Services Officer, U.S. Army (retired).

The driver who crossed the center stripe, 28-year-old Ivan Robles Navejas, was arrested and has been charged with intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault.

Sgt. Lazo, 39, of the Niles Police Department, was among the injured victims. He succumbed to his injuries on July 30.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sgt. Joseph Lazo.

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.

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