4 Killed in Drunk Driving Car Accident in Houston

Despite how common drunk driving accidents are, a good auto wreck lawyer in Houston Texas is still stunned and upset every time they occur—especially when the damage is so extensive. Accidents caused by drunk drivers are among the most tragic because they are so utterly preventable.

Early Sunday morning in Brehnham, Texas, 4 people were killed as a result of a suspected drunk driving accident. The accident involved two vehicles and occurred about 65 miles northwest of Houston.

A 19 year old teenager is the driver that caused the accident. Roberto Castillo was driving a pickup truck that allegedly slammed into the car that was occupied by the four victims. They died at the scene and their names have not yet been released.

Police and investigators say that Castillo ran from the scene of the accident, but was later caught. He was then taken to the Washington County Jail and being held on four counts of intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle. The total bond was set at $2 million, or $500,000 per victim.

Car accidents and drunk driving accidents are often extremely damaging and often fatal for some of the people involved—but this one was particularly horrific. All of the people in the car that was hit were killed, meaning that Castillo managed to do a catastrophic amount of damage in a short period of time.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a motor vehicle or thinks that you have grounds for a wrongful death case, call Houston car accident lawyer Joe Stephens today at 281-623-1701 for a free consultation. Joe Stephens is a Houston injury lawyer with over over 30 years of experience serving the Houston and South Texas communities. He will expertly handle every aspect of your case on both a professional and personal level, answering any questions or concerns that you have. Call Joe Stephens today, or fill out a contact form online and a member of The Stephens Law Firm staff will contact you within 24 hours to schedule your free consultation.