Texas Driver Taken Into Custody After Hitting Woman
A car accident has resulted in a Texas woman suffering severe injuries. The woman was jogging on a sidewalk in the Galleria area when she was hit by a vehicle turning right. The car accident resulted in injuries serious enough to warrant hospitalization.
The driver was turning right, though apparently failed to look both ways. He struck an 18-year-old jogger, then stopped to wait for assistance. While the driver was arrested, the details of any criminal charges were not reported. Results concerning a sobriety check on the driver were also not disclosed.
The woman has been listed in serious condition but is said to be stable. A passenger inside of the driver’s vehicle did not sustain any injuries in the crash. It is possible the man could face formal criminal charges in the future, but it may be dependent upon the accident investigation and the results of his sobriety test.
A Texas Car Accident Attorney can Help Win Financial Compensation
Many car accident injuries result in debilitating physical conditions and can require lengthy recovery periods. This can affect someone’s quality of life, including their ability to work. When a Texas resident cannot work, it can place them in a difficult financial bind. Seeking personal injury compensation can help offset the costs of their medical bills or any lost wages if their claim is successful. Victims have the right to seek compensation when they are injured due to the negligence of another, so it may be in their best interests to ask for assistance to assess the viability of pursuing this form of legal relief.
Source: khou.com, “Driver taken into custody after hitting woman on Westheimer Road,” Dec. 28, 2012
