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Intoxication Manslaughter Charges in Dallas Tow Truck Death

Intoxication Manslaughter Charges in Dallas Tow Truck Death - Wrongful Death
Thursday, March 19, 2026
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Dallas, I-20
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CBS Texas (DFW)

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. From a Texas personal injury attorney’s perspective, this is a devastating and infuriating loss because the victim was doing exactly what tow truck operators do every day—standing on the shoulder helping a stranded driver—when, according to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office affidavit reported by CBS Texas, a silver SUV swerved onto the shoulder and struck both him and the tow truck, and the driver was later arrested for intoxication manslaughter. The same report says deputies found the 67-year-old tow truck driver with severe head injuries, that the suspect admitted he looked down after a call from his wife and then realized he had hit something, and that deputies observed signs of alcohol impairment. Cases like this also underscore why Texas requires drivers to move over or slow down for tow trucks and other roadside responders with activated lights. When a roadside worker is killed under these circumstances, the civil investigation should move immediately to preserve toxicology evidence, dashcam or surveillance footage, vehicle data, phone records, and any evidence showing where the driver had been drinking beforehand, because the surviving family may have wrongful-death claims not only against the driver, but potentially against an alcohol provider if the facts support a dram shop case. In Texas, if you have lost a loved one due to another's negligence, such as in a tragic accident involving intoxication, you may be entitled to compensation. A wrongful death claim can help cover medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional suffering. Seeking legal representation can ensure that your rights are protected and that you navigate this difficult process effectively.

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