CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Early Sunday morning, Mar. 20, a head-on traffic collision left one man injured and another potentially facing jail time.
Investigators say the crash occurred near South Padre Island Drive and Highway 44 when a 29-year old man drove the wrong way down the road, causing the crash. The other driver suffered serious injuries, and was rushed to an area hospital.
The 29-year old responsible for the accident faces a charge of Intoxication Assault once released from the hospital.
This charge is a third-degree felony, often carrying up to $10,000 in fines and even 2 to 10 years of jail time.
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