Rockdale – John Villareal Injured in DUI Crash on Murray Avenue

A drunk driving incident on Murray Avenue left a 39-year-old man with various injuries, Friday night.

Just after 10:00 p.m., local troopers responded to a crash at the 1402 block of Murray Avenue. According to police reports, a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck was exiting a driveway when a passing 2012 Chrysler struck it. The impact of the collision trapped the driver of the pickup truck inside the wreckage. Emergency crews extricated the victim and rushed him to Seton Williamson County Hospital where he received medical treatment. He was later identified as John Villareal. As per local officials, Villareal was a Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department officer.

The Chrysler driver was charged her with intoxication assault with a vehicle. She was later identified as 29-year-old Candice Candrell. Police said that she was under the influence during the time of the accident.

Our sincerest sympathies to the victim of this unfortunate accident. We pray for their full recovery as we hope that the Rockdale Police Department will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.

Drunk driving in Texas commonly result in a serious injury and sometimes, death. While accidents are fortuitous events that cannot be foreseen, they can be prevented if only drivers had simply put their complete attention on the road and taken their responsibility as drivers more seriously. This is why, despite conscious efforts by government to combat the increasing number of fatalities and injuries every year, crashes due to negligence is still on the rise.

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 a right to a fair compensation for the trauma you experienced and the injuries you have suffered.