Dallas, TX – 1 Killed in DUI Accident on Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX (June 16, 2019) On the morning of June 16th, a fatal DUI accident happened in the 11000 block of Harry Hines Boulevard. A 19-year-old was traveling in a Cadillac Escalade when he struck a Ford F-250 and a Honda Civic between Royal and Walnut Hill lanes. The impact of the crash pushed the Honda Civic into a median. The dangerous accident happened at around 1:00 a.m.
When the police and paramedics arrived to help, they found the driver of the Honda Civic dead at the scene. The driver of the Ford was not taken to any nearby hospitals for further evaluation.
The authorities are still investigating the deadly collision, but they have deemed the 19-year-old as intoxicated at the time of the crash.
We send our condolences to the family of the deceased victim as we know it’s never easy to lose a loved one in a vehicle accident.
DUI Accidents in Texas
In 2015, approximately 1,323 people lost their lives in DUI accidents in Texas, making Texas the number one state with the most alcohol-impaired driving deaths. Sadly, the most common time for drunk drivers to maneuver the roads are on the weekend between midnight and 6:00 a.m. Drivers who have consumed too much alcohol are almost expected to cause a serious collision.
At Benton Law Firm, we know how hard it is for families to suddenly lose loved ones in vehicle accidents, which is why we work hard to help them win their wrongful death lawsuits. Contact our office today for a free consultation if you lost a loved one in a car accident. We are here to help you at 214-219-4878.
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