Deputy Injured in Jefferson County Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 10; Christopher Scott Arrested

Jefferson County, Texas (February 7, 2020) – A Jefferson County deputy was injured Wednesday night after he was rear-ended by a suspected drunk driver in Jefferson County, according to officials.

The crash took place around 7:45 p.m., February 5, on Interstate 10 near the Major Drive exit.

DPS said the deputy was heading westbound in his patrol vehicle and was being followed by a 1998 Chevrolet pickup truck driven by 41-year-old Christopher Scott of Beaumont.

The deputy slowed down to take the Major Drive exit and was rear-ended by the Chevrolet.

The deputy was taken to a local hospital where he was treated and released.

Scott was taken to the hospital where he was treated and released. He was then taken to the Jefferson County Jail on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. He is being held on a $2,500 bond and is facing a driving while intoxicated charge.

The crash remains under investigation.

We hope the injured victim recovers quickly.

In Texas, a driver is legally intoxicated after consuming alcohol if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08% or higher. A driver is also considered intoxicated if they don’t have the normal use of their mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol. Alcohol, however, is not the only intoxicant, as drivers can become intoxicated by ingesting prescription and illegal drugs such as crack, marijuana, and cocaine.

Regardless of what substance caused the driver’s reaction time to become significantly altered, intoxication by any means can cause terrible accidents and injuries.

Innocent victims harmed by drunk drivers are entitled to compensation for their injuries, including but not limited to medical expenses; lost wages; pain and suffering and mental anguish; physical impairment and disability; and most importantly, punitive damages to deter future conduct.

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