Two Police Officers Injured in Dallas Two-Vehicle Crash at West Northwest Highway and Webb Chapel Extension

Dallas, Texas (October 18, 2020) – Two Dallas police officers were injured early Saturday morning in a suspected DUI crash in Dallas, according to police.

The crash occurred around 12:30 a.m., October 17, at the intersection of West Northwest Highway and Webb Chapel Extension.

Police said the officers were responding to an assist officer call about gunfire in the area. They were traveling northbound on Webb Chapel Extension in a squad car with the lights and sirens on.

A Chevy Silverado pickup truck was traveling southbound on Webb Chapel Extension when it turned left into the path of the squad car, and the two vehicles collided.

The two officers were extricated and were taken to the hospital for treatment.

The pickup driver sustained minor injuries and was arrested for intoxication assault on a peace officer.

An investigation into the crash 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.