Two pedestrians, a man and a woman, were transported to hospital Saturday night after they were struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in the Montrose area. The incident happened around 11:30 p.m. at the intersection of Tuam Street and Helena Street. Witnesses say the driver of a silver Fiat car wasn't necessarily speeding but was driving faster than would be expected for the conditions, when he struck the couple then kept going around the corner, despite significant damage to his car. A witness followed the Fiat, and the Fiat returned to the scene of the accident where additional witnesses prevented the driver from leaving. Law enforcement believes the driver was intoxicated. Channel 2's report is here.
I was in trial last week in Harris County Civil District Court on a drunk driving hit-and-run accident. The jury awarded $20,000 in punitive damages against the drunk driver for gross negligence. Typically jurors have little patience for drunk drivers, particularly those who flee.
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| Damage to the silver Fiat that struck two Montrose pedestrians |
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| An injured pedestrian laying in the roadway |
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| The driver of the Fiat in police custody |
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