Two Injured After Truck Crashes into Building on Yukon Road in Odessa; Jose Martinez Arrested

Two Injured After Truck Crashes into Building on Yukon Road in Odessa; Jose Martinez Arrested

2 Hospitalized After Truck Crashes into Aloha Massage Therapy Building in Odessa; Jose Martinez Arrested

Odessa, Texas (July 4, 2020) – Two people were injured Friday morning after a truck crashed into a building in Odessa, according to DPS.

The crash happened on June 3, on Aloha Massage Therapy, along Yukon Road near West Loop 338.

DPS said 19-year-old Jose Martinez of Odessa, was driving a red Dodge pickup truck when he left the road and crashed into Aloha Massage Therapy.

Two people inside the building were injured in the crash. One of the victims had critical injuries, while the other had serious injuries.

Martinez was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, possession of a controlled substance, reckless driving, tampering with evidence, and making a false report to a peace officer.

An investigation is underway.

We hope the injured victims recover quickly.

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.

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