Keller, TX - Girl Hit by Drunk Driver on Bear Creek Pkwy

Keller, TX (April 6, 2024) - On Thursday, April 4, a girl was hurt after being struck by an alleged drunk driver in the Keller area. The accident was reported at the 400 block of Bear Creek Parkway near Bear Creek Park that evening around 6:30 p.m. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene after being notified of a pedestrian-vehicle accident. 

The victim was traveling on foot when she was hit by an oncoming motorist. She was transported to Baylor Hospital in Grapevine in critical condition. The driver involved in the crash was charged with driving under the influence. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.

Drunk Driving Crashes in Texas

Texas is among the five states in the United States with the greatest percentage of crashes involving intoxicated drivers. Driving after drinking is never a wise decision. It is extremely negligent and results in thousands of preventable fatalities every year. 2021 was a particularly bad year for drunk driving crashes in the state. There were 5,261 reported crashes involving intoxicated drivers in that year alone on the state's roads, resulting in a total of 1,029 deaths. This means that there will be a fatal drunk driving collision nearly every 8.5 hours. Rebuilding your life can be challenging after being a part of such a catastrophic accident. To optimize your recovery, it is always in your best advantage to work with an experienced lawyer.

You can never be completely ready for what happens following a major auto accident. It can be challenging to fully heal after being involved in a crash caused by a reckless driver. If a careless driver causes major injuries to a crash victim in the state of Texas, the victim may be eligible to pursue a claim for compensation. You should never gamble with your recovery, even if you believe your claim has a good chance of succeeding. As you pursue your case, many unforeseen challenges may come up, and you need an experienced lawyer on your side every step of the way. This is often the only way to make sure you can obtain the fullest recovery possible. 

A serious car crash can completely change your life. When you work with a qualified Keller personal injury lawyer, you can make sure your legal rights are protected at every stage of your recovery. The legal team at Rasansky Law Firm has a proven track record of helping injured parties pursue full recoveries after life-changing collisions, and we are ready to get to work on your case. If you are prepared to get started on your recovery, contact our offices today at 214-651-6100 and discuss your case with a lawyer from our trained legal team.