Austin—Fatal Crash on Springdale Road near 7th Street
Posted on Monday, March 4th, 2019 at 3:07 am
The Austin Police Department has identified the victim who died in a car accident on Springdale Road, last Wednesday evening.
At around 11:00 p.m., local officers responded to a fatal crash at the intersection of Springdale Road and East 7th Street. According to initial reports, a Lexus was seen speeding along the eastbound lanes of 7th St before it crashed into a northbound Volkswagen. A witness told the police that Lexus also ran a red light which may have contributed to the collision.
The force of the impact killed one person who was identified as Javier Emanuel Nino-Esparza. It was not confirmed if he was a passerby or one of the occupants in the vehicles involved.
As of this writing, at least three people sustained injuries from the collision. None of the people injured was identified and their condition was not disclosed by authorities.
Lexus driver Duane Deshae Harris has been charged with intoxication manslaughter, a second-degree felony.
Investigation is underway.
We offer our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May God grant you strength to go through this difficult time in your life. We also pray for a fast recovery of the injured driver. We believe that the Austin Police will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
In the United States, Texas is one of the leading states in the number of traffic collisions involving fatalities. In fact, in 2015 alone, the state recorded more than 1,300 deaths caused by reckless drivers. Despite the government’s aggressive efforts to keep these cases down, Texas remains the worst state in the country for alcohol-involved car crashes.
If you are injured by a reckless driver, the first thing you need to do is call the police. Once the investigation is completed, you can file a lawsuit against the suspected driver and possibly. A successful case could help you cover your medical expenses and compensate for your emotional and physical suffering. Speak with your personal injury lawyer to know more about your rights to fair compensation.
