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Intoxicated Driver Causes Fatal Crash on SW Freeway
19 Jul
Summary
- A fatal crash occurred on the Southwest Freeway early Sunday morning.
- The incident involved a rear-end collision between two vehicles.
- The driver of one vehicle showed signs of intoxication and is in custody.
A fatal collision on the Southwest Freeway early on Sunday morning resulted in one fatality and one injury. The incident took place in the northbound lanes near Westpark at approximately 1:45 a.m.
The crash involved a driver who had pulled over to retrieve a bumper that had detached from their Acura. A Ford Mustang subsequently collided with the stationary Acura.
The passenger in the Acura was tragically killed in the impact. The driver of the Acura sustained injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Investigators reported that the 20-year-old female driver of the Mustang exhibited signs of intoxication. She was taken into custody, and authorities are seeking a warrant for a blood draw to determine her blood alcohol content. Formal charges are pending.
