Woman facing intoxication manslaughter charges over deadly Brownsville crash
Brownsville, TX (KRGV) — A 26-year-old woman was arrested and charged after a two-vehicle crash killed one person, according to the Brownsville Police Department.
Dania Martinez was arraigned on Wednesday morning on charges of intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault. Police said she displayed signs of intoxication at the crash scene.
According to police, the crash happened at 9:10 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Coffeeport Road and Thors Hammer Road.
Martinez was identified as the driver of a Chevrolet Suburban that collided with a Hyundai Elantra that was exiting a private driveway.
The driver of the Elantra, identified as 24-year-old Daniel A. Morin, was hospitalized in critical condition and later died.
Three other people, including Martinez, were hospitalized in the crash.
Police did not release the conditions of the other two individuals who were hospitalized.
Bond for Martinez was set at $55,000.