[01-28-2022] Midland County, TX - Drunk Driver Arrested for the Third Time After Being Involved in Another DUI Accident at Meadowpark Drive

[01-28-2022] Midland County, TX – Drunk Driver Arrested for the Third Time After Being Involved in Another DUI Accident at Meadowpark Drive

The Midland Police Department arrested 61-year-old Karen O. and has been charged with a third or subsequent offense of driving while intoxicated following a minor car accident in Midland on Friday, January 28, 2022.

[01-28-2022] Midland County, TX - Drunk Driver Arrested for the Third Time After Being Involved in Another DUI Accident at Meadowpark DriveThe crash happened around 7:45 p.m. at the 700 block of Meadowpark Drive.

According to an arrest affidavit, officers responded to the crash scene to investigate a minor crash involving two vehicles.

Olsen, the driver of one of the vehicles, told investigators that she accidentally bumped into the other vehicle on her way home from dinner and that she just wanted to get home to her dog.

According to the affidavit, the officer who interviewed Olsen could smell a strong odor of alcohol coming from her breath.

According to the officer, Olsen’s speech was slurred, and her eyes were bloodshot and glassy.

Olsen admitted to consuming two glasses of wine at dinner with her friend when asked.

The officer then asked Olsen to perform a series of field sobriety tests, which she refused.

Olsen was then informed that she was being detained and that she would be taken to Midland Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Room for medical clearance and a blood sample.

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DUI Accident Statistics

Avoiding driving after drinking is a lifesaving decision. It’s not just a problem for those who do it, but it can also cause harm to those around them.

Every nine hours and six minutes in Texas, a person is killed in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. Last year, drunk driving resulted in the deaths of 963 people and the injuries of 2,114 others in Texas.

Unfortunately, drunk driving accidents do happen in the United States. In 2016, 28 percent of all traffic deaths in the United States were the result of drunk driving.

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, at least 900 people are killed each year in Texas car accidents as a result of drunk driving.

Midland County DUI Accident Lawyer for Victims of DUI Crash

When you drink and drive, you run the risk of causing long-term damage to your body as well as your emotions and your finances. It can be costly and time-consuming to deal with a DWI conviction’s consequences. These cases may require you the services of an experienced and reliable car accident lawyer.

To file a claim with the insurance company of a drunk driver, you’ll have no choice but to do so. The at-fault driver’s insurance policy should pay for your medical bills and other expenses.

While the case is being investigated, the families of the victims can file a personal injury claim. Victims’ families are entitled to compensation for their economic losses, medical expenses, and emotional distress. We, at Arash Law Texas, are committed to defending your rights.

Our Midland County DUI accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas are prepared to get you the compensation you deserve. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. At Arash Law, you can rest assured that you will receive the best possible service. Get in touch with one of our experienced lawyers for a free consultation right away at (888) 398-4017.

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