Arlington, TX (December 10, 2023) A 75-year-old grandmother, Marianne Brown, was hit and killed by a drunk driver 11 minutes from her house in Arlington. 44-year-old Guerrero Madrid-Salgado, struck Marianne just after 9:00 a.m. on the back roads of Arlington. Madrid-Salgado is now in jail and Marrianne Brown’s family are mourning the loss of a mother and grandmother.
Brown’s daughter, Elizabeth Hudec, said that she and her mother had discussed her using back roads instead of highways and interstates because they felt it was safer. Brown was driving on one of these less traveled back roads when she was hit head-on by a drunk driver, authorities said.
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According to the Arlington Police Department, Madrid-Salgado was driving the wrong way down West Division Street when his Chevy Sliverado slammed into Marianne Brown’s car. Emergency crews arrived at the scene to find that Brown had been killed in the collision and she was, unfortunately, pronounced dead at the scene. Madrid-Salgado remained at the scene, but officers noticed he was slurring his speech and they could smell alcohol on his breath.
Witnesses told the Arlington Police Department that they saw Madrid-Salgado throwing beer cans from his pickup into the grass before officers arrived at the scene. He was taken into custody and booked into the Tarrant County Jail where he faces charges of intoxication manslaughter and drug possession.
Who Is Liable In An Arlington DUI Crash
It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Even small amounts of alcohol can substantially impair drivers in the following ways: impaired judgment, loss of muscle control, delayed reaction time and lowered alertness.
The family of any victim that has been injured or killed in a collision with a drunk driver may have legal recourse through a bodily injury or wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
The Investigation Of An Arlington DUI Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Marianne Brown who was tragically killed in this DUI collision. Anyone who may have information about what happened should reach out to the police. A thorough investigation must be conducted for the sake of all who have lost so much.
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