[10-18-2021] Dallas County, TX – One Person Killed After a Two-Vehicle Crash Involving a DUI Driver in Mesquite

A 36-year-old police officer identified as Mitchell R. was killed after a deadly two-vehicle collision involving a suspected intoxicated driver in Mesquite on early Monday morning, October 18.

The accident happened in the 21400 block of southbound Interstate 635 in Mesquite at approximately 1:36 a.m. A 2015 Infiniti that Elias L.G. drove crashed into a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. An off-duty police officer drove the Chevrolet Malibu.

Unfortunately, the Chevrolet driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, the Infiniti driver sustained minor injuries and is expected to recover. Authorities then later determined that the Chevrolet driver was under the influence at the time of the accident. He was now facing intoxicated manslaughter charges.

According to jail records, he also faces a charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon, but it’s unclear if this is related to the accident. According to court records, his bail has been set at $251,500, and an attorney does not represent him. The Mesquite Police Department Traffic Division is further investigating the case.

Fatal DUI Two-Vehicle Collisions

All drivers must adhere to the rules on the road for the sake of everyone’s safety. It’s important to remember that all drivers must share the responsibility of keeping everyone safe by being responsible drivers. Unfortunately, there are still irresponsible and reckless drivers that put other people’s lives on the road in jeopardy.

It’s a sad fact of life that drunk driving accidents still happen all over the country. Almost a quarter of all traffic-related deaths occurred due to drunk driving, with 10,497 people dying as a result in 2016.

TXDOT reports that in 2017, 1,024 people lost their lives as a result of drunk driving accidents. This figure equates to 28% of all people killed in car accidents in the state. There were approximately 14,000 people injured with moderate to severe injuries in DUI crashes in the same year. This equates to about 37 injured people a day.

Dallas County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal DUI Two-Vehicle Collisions

The death of a loved one in a fatal DUI accident can be devastating and stressful for the victim’s family. The trauma and grief they have experienced can have a long-term impact on their lives. Although they cannot bring their loved ones back to life, they can seek compensation and justice due to the accident.

While the official investigation is underway, the victim’s family is encouraged to file a wrongful death claim with the assistance of an attorney. A wrongful death claim allows the victim’s family to seek financial compensation for damages such as funeral costs, loss of income and companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma caused by the fatal accident.

You should not have to be confused or overwhelmed by wrongful death laws during this emotionally difficult time. Our firm’s fatal car accident lawyer can handle the legal issues for you. To schedule your free consultation, call (888) 398-4017 or visit our website. The sooner you have an experienced Texas wrongful death lawyer fighting on your side, the better your legal rights will be protected.