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One of the two tow truck drivers involved in a recent crash has been arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI). The driver had crashed his truck into a deputy constable’s vehicle in northwest Houston.
The crash occurred at approximately 2:15 AM on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 on Highway 290, which is the Northwest Freeway frontage road near West 43rd Street. At the time of the accident, the off-duty deputy was controlling traffic near the barricaded intersection. The tow truck crashed into the precinct vehicle, which then barreled into the off-duty deputy who could not move out of the way in time to avoid it.
According to investigators, the tow truck driver did not see the roadblock before he crashed into the precinct vehicle. Right after the first tow truck crashed into the deputy’s vehicle, a second tow truck from the same towing company smashed into the rear of the first truck. It is believed that the second tow truck driver was following too close behind, which prevented him from stopping in time to avoid the accident.
Luckily, the deputy constable only sustained minor injuries and was treated at the site of the accident. The tow truck driver of the first tow truck was arrested for driving while intoxicated, while the second tow truck driver was tested for his level of intoxication. However, only one arrest was made following the injury crash.
As a result of the tow truck accident involving the deputy constable, westbound frontage lanes were blocked at the crash site, which allowed Houston police to investigate the area for more information about the accident.
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