The accident was reported around 8:00 p.m. on February 28 at the Pitner Pocket Park near Hollister.
Spring Branch, TX – Four people were seriously injured Saturday night after an intoxicated driver crashed into a crowded sidewalk in Spring Branch, a local news source reported.
The accident was reported around 8:00 p.m. on February 28 at the Pitner Pocket Park near Hollister.
According to the report, Jose Agustin Menjivar, 47, was driving when he drove into crowded food vendor stands in front of the park. He then hit a parked vehicle.
Four people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Menjivar tried to leave the scene, but bystanders prevented him. He admitted to drinking five 25-ounce beers before losing consciousness behind the wheel. He had a history of alcohol-related offenses. He was facing four intoxication assault charges, adding to four prior alcohol-related offenses on his record, which included two misdemeanor DWIs, and two felony convictions that previously sent him to prison. He was being held without bond pending his next court appearance.
The police are investigating the accident.
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