Houston crash caused by drunk driver kills Florencio Ramirez
HOUSTON, TX – A wrong-way accident caused by an intoxicated driver on the north side of Houston killed a man early Saturday morning, reports KHOU 11.
The wreck happened around 5:15 a.m. on the Hardy Toll Road between the Sam Houston Parkway and East Richey Road. This is just west of George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Police say that a northbound vehicle collided head-on with another vehicle on the southbound side of Hardy Toll Road.
The driver of the southbound vehicle, identified as Florencio Ramirez, died after transport to an area hospital.
The wrong-way driver, identified as 26-year-old Jasmine Arteaga, went to the hospital with minor injuries. Authorities arrested Arteaga when blood testing results showed she was drunk at the time of the wreck.
Officials closed the Hardy Toll Road in the area of the crash while crews worked to clear the scene.
A full investigation is underway.
If you’ve lost a loved one in a Harris County motor vehicle accident caused by a drunk driver, you’ll likely choose to seek recourse via the claims process or a wrongful death lawsuit. Please know that the Texas wrongful death attorneys at The Benton Law Firm are available to fight for the justice and accountability you deserve for your loss. Call us today at (214) 777-7777 or reach us via our website for a free consultation.
Note: The information included in this post was derived from secondary sources and has not been independently confirmed. Any inaccurate information will be corrected immediately after being brought to the site’s attention. If you identify any false information within this story, please inform us immediately so we can adjust the post to contain the most accurate information available surrounding this event.
Disclaimer: The intent of this post is to provide general information to our readers and to help improve the safety and quality of life of 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 to avoid becoming victims themselves or to know how to respond should a tragedy occur. Do not rely on any information within this post. Instead, seek further assistance from a legal or medical professional whenever necessary.