College Station, TX – DUI Collision Causes Injuries on Hwy 6
College Station, TX (August 3, 2019) On the morning of August 3rd, a DUI collision happened between Harvey Mitchell Parkway and Rock Prairie Road on Highway 6. A woman driving a white Honda sedan was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes and crashed head-on with a Jeep and SUV. The collision happened close to the ramps of Highway 6 to Texas Avenue. The accident took place shortly after midnight.
Authorities had already received calls about the reckless driver and were on the way as the accident happened. When the paramedics and crews arrived, they found some of the people involved injured. They tended to the victims and rushed them to the nearest hospital for treatment.
Authorities are still investigating, but they discovered that the woman driving in the wrong direction was under the influence at the time of the accident.
We hope everyone who sustained injuries in this accident recovers quickly.
DUI Accidents in Texas
Studies show that every thirty-one minutes a DUI accident occurs in the United States. Unfortunately, most of these accidents occur after midnight on the weekends when drivers are on their way home from clubs, parties, bars, and more. DUI accidents are one of the most dangerous types of accidents to be involved in is because speeding and reckless driving often result from drivers being under the influence.
At Benton Law Firm, we know how unfortunate it is for innocent drivers to obtain injuries after being involved in DUI accidents. We believe it’s unfair for injured victims to self-pay for injuries and damages caused by other reckless drivers, which is why we work hard to help them receive the compensation they may be entitled. If you or someone you love was hurt in a DUI accident, contact our office today at 214-219-4878 for a free consultation.
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Disclaimer: The intent of this post is to provide general information to our readers and to help improve the safety and quality of life to those who live in our state. At The Benton Law Firm, we intend to honor those who are victimized in accidents across Texas. We aim to provide up to date information to the public surrounding these incidents in hopes of helping others avoid becoming victims themselves. If anyone is involved in an accident we would like to make sure they know how to respond, should a tragedy occur. Information in this post, should not be considered legal or medical advice. You should seek further assistance from a legal or medical professional if you or a loved one is a victim in an accident. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.
