The driver of a truck that collided with a car with three people inside Sunday is facing a manslaughter charge and is accused of having a blood alcohol level three times over the legal limit.
Joel Avalos, 31, faces charges of intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault in the fatal crash.
Avalos was driving a Toyota Tundra at 8:25 p.m. Sunday when he crashed into the side of a white sedan with three people inside, according to his arrest warrant affidavit.
Several witnesses reported the crash at North Hampton Road and Singleton Boulevard and told police the truck sped through a red light, police said in the affidavit.
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Avalos and everyone inside the sedan were taken to a hospital. Jeterrius Wilson, 33, died at the hospital. The two others in the sedan had injuries, including a broken pelvis, tibia fractures and internal bleeding, according to the affidavit. Avalos’ hip was dislocated during the crash.
According to the affidavit, Avalos allegedly refused a blood test, requiring a warrant to be issued to collect a blood sample. Police were informed by medical staff that Avalos’ blood alcohol level was 0.26, significantly over the state’s 0.08 limit, according to the affidavit.
Avalos was deemed intoxicated and arrested around 10:30 p.m. and charged.
As of Thursday, Avalos was being held in the Dallas County jail on a bond of $450,000.
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