The accident happened around 6:53 p.m. on February 20 in the 9300 block of Menchaca Road.
Austin, TX – A man was seriously injured Friday evening after being struck by an intoxicated driver in South Austin, according to the police.
The accident happened around 6:53 p.m. on February 20 in the 9300 block of Menchaca Road.
Police said a vehicle driven by Bijan Cyrus Irani, 34, struck a man, leaving him with serious injuries. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment. His name has not been released.
Irani remained at the scene after the accident. He was intoxicated at the time of the accident, and a handgun was found in his vehicle. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, a Class B misdemeanor, and unlawful carrying of a weapon, a Class A misdemeanor.
The police are investigating the accident.
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