Houston- 1 injured in head-on collision on Mangum Road
Posted on Friday, January 4th, 2019 at 5:29 am
A wreck involving an intoxicated driver left one person with injuries on Mangum Road and Lamonte Road, December 30.
According to reports, the accident took place at around 11:45 p.m. last December 30, in northwest Houston. Police say that a vehicle was traveling north on Mangum Road when for yet unknown reasons, it veered onto the oncoming traffic. The vehicle then collided with another vehicle.
The force of impact injured the occupant of the other vehicle. His identification was not released.
The driver of the wrong-way vehicle was arrested on suspicion of intoxication. It remains unknown if he sustained injury from the collision.
The investigation is underway.
We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the victim of this unfortunate event. We pray for their full recovery as we hope that the Houston Police Department will do everything they can to bring those responsible to justice.
Drunk driving in Texas commonly result in a serious injury and sometimes, death. While it can be difficult to remain calm in a situation like this, it is important to know that you can be entitled to compensation and claims following a collision. If you or your loved one has been injured in a car accident caused by a negligent party or a driver under the influence of alcohol, you may have significant rights.
