Amarillo, TX — Daniel Bryan, an 18-wheeler driver, was arrested and charged with intoxicated assault after turning himself into local authorities on Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Bryan, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, crashed his 18-wheeler into two vehicles and a local McDonald’s in April, 2014.
Police responding to the accident found that Bryan had run a red light and struck a Hondo, ejecting one passenger and pushing the vehicle up the road. The truck then hit a Ford Explorer, driving it into a McDonald’s. The truck followed the Explorer into the restaurant, rolling over on top of it.
In all, seven people were hospitalized. Police found that Bryan had a BAC of .139. The legal limit in Texas is .08. If convicted, Bryan could be charged a fine of up to $10,000 and serve anywhere between two and 20 years in prison.
Scene of the Accident
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