Two Seriously Injured and One Arrested after Wichita Falls Car Crash on Kemp Blvd and Maplewood Avenue

Wichita Falls, Texas (March 29, 2020) – Two people were seriously injured, and another was arrested after a multi-vehicle crash on Friday in Wichita Falls, a local news source reported.

The collision took place on Friday, March 27, on Kemp Blvd and Maplewood Avenue.

According to the report, a truck was involved in a crash at Call Field Road and Kemp Blvd. The truck fled the scene and was traveling the wrong way on Kemp Blvd when it hit another car.

The driver of the car had to be extricated. That driver and the passenger in the car were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the truck resisted arrest and was tased by officers. He was arrested on suspicion of DUI and was taken to the hospital before he was taken to Wichita County Jail.

The crash remains under investigation.

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.