By james art LAREDO, Texas (KGNS) – Two people are in critical condition after being hit by a drunk driver early Sunday morning, Oct. 27, in Laredo.
Police responded to the 5000 block of Palo Alto Lane and found a 20-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman on the ground. Both were dragged by a car and suffered several injuries.
As Halloween approaches, police are reminding the public about the dangers of drunk driving.
“We know Halloween is right around the corner. There will be various parties around town. We want to remind the community — if you’re going to drive drunk, always look for alternative methods to get home safely. We want to prevent an increase in pedestrian-vehicle accidents and fatalities,” said Jose Espinosa of the Laredo Police Department.
The driver, identified as 20-year-old Jesus Rodriguez, is currently in the Webb County Jail on a $100,000 bond.
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A man and woman are in critical condition after being hit by a car early Sunday morning, Oct. 27, in south Laredo.
The incident happened in the 5000 block of Palo Alto Lane, where fire officials found the 20-year-old man and 18-year-old woman unresponsive with serious injuries. Both were rushed to Laredo Medical Center.
Police said they arrested 20-year-old Jesus Rodriguez, the driver involved, and charged him with aggravated assault with a vehicle causing serious injury.
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