Alcohol Suspected As A Factor in Head-on Collision | Dallas, Texas Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Dallas Police were called to site of a head-on collision near the intersection of Northwest Highway and Sunnybrook Lane around 12:40 a.m. July 10, 2009. The police indicate they believe a driver crossed a center median and hit oncoming traffic head-on. The driver was traveling westbound on Northwest Highway, and lost control of his vehicle in a portion of the road where the roadway curves. The suspected drunk driver crossed the center median and crashed into oncoming traffic. Both adult male drivers suffered life-threatening injuries. Dallas Police are continuing to investigate the collision as alcohol may be a factor. The identity of the victim and of the other driver have not been released at this time.

It is unfortunately not surprising to learn that the police are considering alcohol as a possible factor in this early morning collision. As our previous blog posts report, Texas ranked #1 for the most accidents involving drunk drivers during 2006 and 2007, and approximately 28% of all motor vehicle accidents that occur between the hours of midnight and 3 A.M. involve a driver with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 (legally intoxicated in the State of Texas) or higher.

If you or a loved one is seriously injured or killed as a result of a drunk driver or driver who is driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence of other drugs, we strongly recommend that you contact an attorney to protect your rights. Montes Herald Law Group, LLP aggressively pursues claims against drunk drivers and other impaired drivers who cause accidents. It is important for the safety of all of citizens of our state that these dangerous and irresponsible drivers be held accountable for their actions and to punish them to help make Texas a safer place for everyone. Visit our website at www.MontesHerald.com to learn more about our lawfirm. We are located in the Las Colinas area of Irving, Texas in the center of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. We handle cases all across the state of Texas especially cases in the Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Collin, Rockwall, Ellis, Johnson, Hood and Cooke Counties. In addition, call Rachel Montes (214) 522-9401 for a free, no obligation telephone consultation.