Drunk-driving defendant sentenced to 50 years for crash that killed 3

It was two years ago when Amber Perera was driving drunk on the Selmon Expressway and slammed into the Felipek family. The crash killed Luiz, Rita and their 8-year-old daughter Giorgia Felipek.

Officers successfully arrested the man who they believe was driving under the influence during the incident.

 

The truck was found on the green near the 7th hole of the golf course. The old Ford pickup truck can be seen parked on the grass with a blown-out tire.

Police say luckily no one was golfing when the man drove onto the course.

The man’s identity has not been released and estimates on potential damages are not yet known.

According to TxDOT, one person in Texas dies every eight hours and 31 minutes in a DUI-alcohol related traffic crash.

TxDOT works to bring awareness to drunk driving with new campaign

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) kicked off its new Drive Sober. No Regrets. campaign during spring break, urging students to celebrate the holiday week responsible.

Teenage son was hit and killed by a drunk driver in Missouri City

Teen killed by drunk driver in Missouri City was about to graduate high school; Hear his parents’ warningMISSOURI CITY, Texas – The parents of a Hightower High School senior say they are heartbroken after their teenage son was reportedly hit and killed by a drunk driver in Missouri City last week.