According to local authorities, an unidentified person was killed in an early-morning two-vehicle crash on State Highway 3 in La Marque on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.
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The two-vehicle crash happened around 1:45 a.m. near the interchange with State Highway 146, in the 4000 block of the highway.
According to police, two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collided head-on.
Both vehicles’ drivers were hurt. One was flown to the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston by helicopter. That person passed away later.
Officials further stated that the surviving driver showed signs of intoxication. There have been no charges filed in the crash, and police have released no other information about it as of Tuesday afternoon.
Fatal DUI Crash Statistics
Drunk driving can lead to tragic consequences that are preventable. These consequences include those who drank and drove, as well as the many innocent victims of their actions.
Every nine hours and six minutes, a person in Texas is killed in a DUI-alcohol-related traffic accident. Nine hundred sixty-three people died, and 2,114 were seriously injured in Texas last year because someone chose to drive while intoxicated.
It’s unfortunate that drunk driving accidents continue to occur in the United States, but they do. In 2016, 28 percent of all traffic-related deaths in the United States were caused by drunk driving.
According to data from the Texas Department of Transportation, at least 900 people have died each year in Texas DUI-alcohol-related car crashes.
Galveston County DUI Accident Lawyer for Victims of DUI Crash
Drunk driving is completely avoidable and can have long-lasting physical, emotional, and financial consequences that can last for decades. A DWI is not only dangerous, but it can also be expensive and cause a lot of legal hassles. In these kinds of situations, you’ll need the assistance of a car accident lawyer.
Your only option is to file a claim against the insurance company of an intoxicated driver. Depending on the at-fault driver’s insurance policy, you may or may not have to pay for your medical bills and other costs.
Wrongful death claims can be made by the victim’s family while the case is still under investigation. Compensation for funeral costs, lost wages, companionship, and emotional distress can all be included in a wrongful death claim a victim’s family brings. Arash Law Texas is ready to go head-to-head with the law when it comes to defending your rights.
Our Galveston County DUI accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas are prepared to actively fight for your rights. We’ll investigate your situation and be there for you every step of the way in order to assist you. It’s safe to say that Arash Law will give your case the utmost attention and care. You can set up a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable and caring attorneys by calling (888) 398-4017.
