Fatal Drunk Driving Car Accident In Grand Prairie
August 15. 2011 11:01 by
Taja Daweese of Arlington, TX is facing intoxication Manslaughter and Intoxication Assault charges after a late night
car accident on Interstate 20 in
Grand Prairie, TX. Initial investigations indicate that Ms. Daweese was traveling westbound when she lost control of her car and struck a crash barrier, disabling the car in the main lanes of traffic. As Ms. Daweese and her passenger, Michael Garza, escaped the wrecked car, it was struck by an SUV. The crash caused the wrecked car to strike and kill Mr. Garza. The driver of the SUV also sustained serious injuries in the car wreck. Ms. Daweese was arrested at the scene of the accident because it was determined that she was driving under the influence of alcohol.
Despite the efforts of MAAD and other groups, drunk driving continues to be a problem on our highways. This is another example of a traffic death that could have been avoided. If you or a loved one has been injured due to a drunk driver, call the
car wreck attorneys at Wilson Trosclair & Lovins today at 214-484-1930.
Pedestrian In Grand Prairie Killed In Car Accident
August 6. 2011 15:39 by
A pedestrian stepped into oncoming lane of traffic in
Grand Prairie, TX and was struck and killed last night, marking that city’s tenth traffic fatality for the year. James Elmore, who was 22 years old and mentally handicapped, was struck by a car driven by 20 year old Ethan Cook. Mr. Elmore was pronounced dead at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Mr. Cook did not have a driver’s license and the evidence indicates that he was speeding at the time of the
car accident. It is not know at this time what criminal charges, if any, are pending against Mr. Cook. More on this story can be read
here. If you were a pedestrian involved in a car wreck, call the
Dallas and Austin car accident attorneys at Wilson Trosclair & Lovins today at 214-484-1930.
