August 17th, 2021 by Thomas J. Henry

Austin Police Officer Injured in Head-In Crash

A police officer was hospitalized in a suspected drunk driving accident early Friday morning.

Details of the Austin Drunk Driving Crash

According to KXAN, the accident occurred around 3 am at the intersection of Parmer Lane and Dallas Drive.

The driver that hit the officer was driving the wrong way on Parmer Lane when he hit the officer’s patrol car head-on.

Both the officer and the other driver were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

The accident remains under investigation.

What to Do If a Car Is Traveling the Wrong Direction

Seeing an oncoming vehicle barreling down your lane of traffic can be horrifying; however, it is important to remain as calm as possible and attempt to take appropriate evasive action.

  1. Removed your foot from the accelerator and begin applying the brakes. Do this quickly, but in a controlled manner. Do not slam on the brakes.
  2. Flash your headlights and blare your horn to catch the oncoming driver’s attention.
  3. Steer to the right of the oncoming vehicle. You may be tempted to move left into oncoming lanes, but if the oncoming driver corrects course, you will collide head-on.
  4. Try to steer into a clear area. Look for a clear shoulder or level terrain.
  5. If necessary, driver off the road. It is better to crash into a ditch than collide with another vehicle head-on.
  6. Call the police and report the driver. Even if you are able to make it through unscathed, your call to the police could save lives further down the road.
Injured in a Wrong-Way Crash? Call Thomas J. Henry Law, PLLC

If you or a loved one has been injured in a head-on collision, call Thomas J. Henry Law. Our Austin car accident lawyers will take immediate action on your claim in order to help you secure the compensation you deserve.

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