According to recent news reports from Austin Texas one person has suffered a broken neck as a result of being struck from behind by a suspected drunk driver around 1 a.m. on Tuesday May 3 in the 11000 block of an I-35 service road. Salvador Noria 44 has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer after his Ford pickup rear-ended a Chevrolet Camaro. The Camaro spun around and struck a sheriffs car in the construction zone. The driver of the Camaro was taken to the hospital for treatment of a broken neck. The sheriffs deputy was also transported to the hospital. A search of Norias truck found two opened cans of Bud Light. His BAC test came back at .35.
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When a suspected drunk driver causes an injury auto accident in Texas the driver can be held civilly liable for their actions in addition to any criminal charges they may also be facing. Furthermore should a driver have become intoxicated due to the negligent behavior of an alcohol-serving establishment prior to causing an accident resulting in injury or loss of life that bar or restaurant may bear partial civil liability due to Texas dram shop laws. However establishing such a series of events often requires the work of a thorough independent investigation in order to ensure that all liable parties are properly identified and held accountable for their negligent actions.
– Austin Drunken Driving Crash Lawyer Michael Grossman