A woman has been charged with intoxication manslaughter in the death of a 54-year-old woman from Cypress, Texas the Chronicle reported.
The two-vehicle accident occurred on Interstate 45 North at about 6:30 p.m, according to Houston police department. Investigators indicated that both women were going north on the North Freeway when the initial impact occurred, resulting in one of the cars leaving the freeway and hammering a light pole.
Alcohol is involved in a large percentage of fatal car accidents, with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimating that over 20% of fatal crashes involved drivers with a blood alcohol level of .08% or greater.
In fatal accidents involving drunk drivers, the wrongful death lawsuit will almost always include a pleading for punitive damages, for the actions of the drunk driver. Other potential defendants in a wrongful death drunk driver case are bars and clubs where the defendant became obviously intoxicated but was continued to be served. If you have lost a loved one due to a drinking driver contact a reputable wrongful death attorney as soon as possible after the accident.
