Texas highway crash involving migrant truck driver
Migrant truck driver involved in a fatal Texas highway crash had bond reduced from $1.2 million to $7,000. He was initially charged with intoxication manslaughter but subsequent testing showed no drugs or alcohol in his system. Prosecutors argue charges stem from sleeplessness and antidepressants.
Key Points
- Truck driver failed to slow down in a construction zone
- Truck was registered to ZBN Transport LLC
- Driver had no drugs or alcohol in his system
- Driver had a speeding violation prior to the crash
- Driver is an asylum seeker on a work visa who can barely speak English
Pros
- Bond reduced for the truck driver
- Subsequent testing showed no drugs or alcohol in his system
Cons
- Five people, including a young child and a baby, were killed in the crash
- Prosecutors argue intoxication charges may be due to sleeplessness and antidepressants