Irving, TX - Fatal DUI Collision at N Belt Line Rd & Lakeview

Irving, TX (March 20, 2024) - On Sunday, March 17, one person was killed and another was injured after a crash involving an alleged drunk driver in the Irving area. The deadly collision was reported at the corner of N. Belt Line Road and Lakeview Drive early that morning at around 7:30 a.m. Local reports indicated that a Dodge Ram pickup truck was traveling southbound when the driver crossed over into northbound traffic. 

The pickup collided with a northbound Jeep SUV. The driver of the Jeep, later identified as 33-year-old Carlos Alberto Arias Vera, was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the Jeep was hurt and transported to a local hospital for treatment. The driver of the Ram, 24-year-old Clesiz Leiva, was also hospitalized. 

Leiva was later charged with one count of intoxicated manslaughter and one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. No further information on the fatal crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Carlos Alberto Arias Vera at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.

Texas Deadly DUI Crashes

One of the riskiest things you can do when operating a vehicle is drive while intoxicated. Sadly, many people in Texas engage in this reckless behavior. Drunk drivers are thought to be responsible for 42.37 percent of road deaths in the state. According to the latest statistics, 25,261 crashes involving intoxicated drivers were recorded in the state last year, resulting in a combined 1,029 fatalities on average. An intoxicated motorist causes a death every eight hours and thirty minutes on the state's roads, with more than 2,500 people being injured in DUI crashes in Texas. It can be difficult to process a deadly crash on your own, and a trained personal injury lawyer can help you pursue a strong claim for compensation. 

Following a fatal collision, families are frequently left to deal with damages that can be difficult to manage alone. It can seem daunting to deal with these losses on top of the grief you are probably going through. You need to be sure you are ready to take the appropriate action to safeguard your rights at this trying time. A Texas personal injury attorney with a track record of successfully assisting surviving family members can help you pursue a strong wrongful death claim. 

A skilled Dallas wrongful death lawyer at Rasansky Law Firm is here to ensure your legal rights are secured during this difficult time. We want to do everything possible to make this difficult time a little bit easier for you and your family. We can answer any questions that you may have about your situation during a free consultation. Contact our law offices today at 214-651-6100 to get started on your claim.