Woman Killed in San Antonio Two-Vehicle Crash at Culebra and Micron Drive

San Antonio, Texas (February 17, 2020) – A woman was killed in a crash involving a suspected drunk driver early Monday morning in San Antonio, according to a local news source.

The crash happened around 1:00 a.m. at the intersection of Culebra and Micron Drive.

Police said the woman had the right of way on Micron Drive when her car was t-boned by a suspected drunk driver who had run a red light at the intersection.

Emergency crews had to use the Jaws of Life to extricate the woman from her vehicle. She died as she was being transported to the hospital.

The other driver was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

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.

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