In Houston, Texas the drunk driver capital of the United States another victim of suspected drunk driving was critically injured last night.
A local man was in critical condition Sunday morning after being struck outside a local nightclub in the parking lot. Authorities indicated the driver of a Ford Mustang hit the victim at a high rate of speed in the parking lot of the Escapade nightclub off the Eastex Freeway.
The man suspected of drunk driving apparently lost control of his Ford Mustang and struck the victim causing great bodily harm. The victim was taken to Ben Taub Hospital and is reportedly in critical condition.
Houston has a great many drunk driving accidents and fatalities, and Texas leads the nation as the state with the most alcohol related fatalities from car accidents. In 2008 alone over 1400 people lost their lives in Texas due to drinking and driving. That's over 43% of all car accident fatalities in Texas.
It is important to note that not all drunken-driving fatalities are the fault of the drunk driver. Sometimes the alcohol impaired driver just happened to be another car on the road at the time of the crash. However, as one would expect, the single greatest factor in traffic fatalities in Texas is the drinking driver.
Teenage boys and girls are the leading victims in drunk driving accidents. Of all the risks for teenagers, drinking and driving is the highest. Parents, please do your best to communicate the risks to your children of drinking and driving and also the consequences of writing in a car with a drinking driver.
Greg Baumgartner is Houston truck accident attorney and also the founder of the Baumgartner law firm, which is dedicated to representing victims of car and truck accidents. If you or loved one has been seriously injured in an accident with a drunk driver call the Baumgartner law firm for a free no obligation consultation.
