San Antonio, TX - Injuries in DUI Collision at I-10 & New Braunfels Ave

San Antonio, TX (April 7, 2024) - There were reported injuries after a crash involving an alleged drunk driver in the San Antonio area on Friday, April 5. The collision was reported on Interstate 10 EB near New Braunfels Avenue late that evening around 9 p.m. Local reports revealed that a gray Lexus and a black Volvo collided at the scene, and a black Nissan Sentra was also involved in the accident. 

It was later revealed that a 71-year-old woman was headed eastbound in the Volvo when she collided with the southbound Lexus driven by a 35-year-old. The impact caused the Lexus to veer left and hit a metal pole. The driver of the Volvo was hurt but refused treatment from responding officials. The driver of the Nissan was not hurt in the accident. 

The driver of the Lexus fled the scene on foot and was later apprehended by local authorities. They were charged with driving while intoxicated. 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 Accidents in Texas

San Antonio, TX - Injuries in DUI Collision at I-10 & New Braunfels AveTexas is among the five states in the United States with the highest rates of crashes involving intoxicated drivers. Everyone knows that driving while drunk is incredibly dangerous, but it still results in thousands of preventable fatalities every year. In terms of DUI-related collisions, 2021 was particularly bad in Texas, with 5,261 reported crashes involving drunk drivers that year alone. These crashes resulted in a total of 1,029 fatalities, meaning that there was a fatal drunk-driving collision nearly every 8.5 hours. Rebuilding your life is never easy after such a catastrophic accident. You need to consult with a qualified lawyer to pursue a claim and obtain the compensation you are owed for a full recovery. 

You can never be completely ready for what happens following a major auto accident, and it can challenging to pursue a full recovery on your own. Most crash victims are unfamiliar with the law or how to defend their legal rights. In the event that a careless driver causes major injuries in a collision, the victim may be eligible to pursue a claim for compensation. You should never gamble with your recovery, no matter how strong you think your case may be. There is a chance that something will come up during your case that you are not prepared to handle, potentially putting your recovery at risk. 

With the help of a qualified San Antonio car crash accident lawyer, you can make sure your legal rights are protected. 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. 

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