Houston, TX – Teen Killed in Drunk Driving Accident on S Texas 6

Houston, TX (June 6, 2020) – On June 5, the Houston Police Department responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Texas Highway 6.

Reports show that a 16-year-old driver was traveling south along the highway in a BMW when a 47-year-old driver in a white Hummer pulled out in front of his vehicle near Loch Katrine Lane, causing the two vehicles to collide.

The impact of the collision caused the BMW to crash into a pole, splitting the vehicle in half. The front section of the vehicle, which was occupied by three teens, continued forward before crashing into a tree. One 16-year-old passenger inside the vehicle was fatally injured and killed instantly. The driver and an 18-year-old passenger were both seriously injured and rushed to a local hospital for treatment.

The driver of the Hummer, who was identified as 47-year-old Carlos Ayala, was charged with DWI.

At this time, police are investigating.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

We would like to offer our condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Fatal Car Accidents in Texas

Statistics show that someone is injured in a collision as a result of a drunk or impaired driver. More than 1,400 of those injured here in Texas end up losing their lives as a result of their injuries. When victims die in drunk-driving accidents, it is crucial that their families reach out to a respected wrongful death attorney in Texas as soon as possible.

Every day, Rasansky Law Firm’s car accident attorneys in Texas work diligently to help victims and their families protect their legal rights. When families lose loved ones in drunk-driving accidents, we work diligently to help them hold wrongdoers accountable so they can collect the maximum amount of compensation available for funeral arrangements, lost wages, and various other damages they face. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to schedule a free case evaluation to explore legal options available for you.

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