Houston, TX – 7-Year-Old Injured By Drunk Driver On Dyna Drive
Houston, TX (July 29, 2019) – On July 28, at approximately 8:30 p.m., emergency crews responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Dyna Drive and Airline Drive.
According to police, a Dodge SUV and a Chevrolet SUV collided at the intersection for unknown reasons.
The drivers of the Dodge fled from the scene of the incident shortly after a heated argument took place.
A 7-year-old child inside the Chevrolet sustained serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
A short time later, the driver of the Dodge was arrested for driving under the influence and for leaving the scene of the incident.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time.
Drunk Driving Accidents In Texas
Roughly every two minutes, someone is injured in a motor vehicle accident in Texas. Unfortunately, roughly half of all automobile accidents in our state are caused by drivers who are impaired. Being injured by a drunk driver can have a devastating impact on a victim’s life. This is especially true in cases where children sustain serious and life-threatening injuries. In some cases, victims can contact a car accident attorney in Texas to protect their legal rights.
Texas personal injury attorneys at the Benton Law Firm have helped countless victims get the compensation they deserve for medical treatment, lost wages, pain and suffering, and various other damages incurred from their accidents. If you were injured in a collision by a drunk driver, contact our injury accident attorneys in Texas at (214) 777-7777 to see how we can help you.
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