Intoxicated driver kills a motorcyclist near Austin parking lot

Austin, TX – Drivers in Texas need to be mindful of the fact that there may be others on the roads who are intoxicated at any given time. Drunk drivers remain responsible for thousands of accidents annually, and these types of collisions happen every single day in the United States. Legal advice can be crucial for accident victims, especially if they feel that they need financial assistance when trying to pay for the costs created by the drunk driver’s actions.

Fox 7 News reported on a crash in south Austin involving a motorcycle and other vehicles where intoxication was a factor [1].

Multiple vehicle drunk driving collision results in two fatalities

The Austin police believe that the incident happened at around 2:40 am on a Sunday morning. They received a call to respond to the area of the 500 block of E. Ben White Blvd. to look for a motorcycle and a pickup truck that had struck each other. Their investigation had found that the driver of the pickup truck suddenly exited a parking lot in the area and struck the motorcycle. The cyclist and a passenger on board were later confirmed to have died from their injuries.

An arrest was made of the 51 year old male suspect who was driving the pickup truck. He was charged with the crime of intoxication manslaughter.

Collisions caused by drunk drivers in Texas

Drunk driving accidents can often be the most dangerous types of collisions. Data related to these kinds of motor vehicle incidents has shown that they are more likely to result in serious or life changing injuries. In situations such as the accident described above, these problems tend to be exacerbated by factors such as multiple vehicles being involved or the presence of a motorcyclist who has little or no protective gear.

After a drunk driving crash, the driver can be charged criminally and face penalties such as loss of a driver’s license, fines, and jail time. However, they may be made to pay for the damage that they caused to the victims through a civil lawsuit. Damages in these kinds of accident cases can include medical costs, lost income and wages, and pain and suffering caused by the injury.

More information about accidents in Austin

Robson Law Firm is a law practice that helps accident victims get the compensation that they need. Anyone who is interested in filing a lawsuit after an injury can schedule a meeting with their experienced attorneys.

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