The highway on which the accident took place, TX 380, is in the Guinnes Book of Records as the state highway with the most head-on collisions.
The person who hit us had been at a birthday party drinking most of the evening before. He has one other arrest - possession of marijuana. He is a former Marine intelligence officer. He refused all roadside sobriety tests so had to be taken to hospital for forced blood sample. He is free on $5000 bond.
Truck that hit us was an extended cab 2001 (or2) full size Chevy pickup. Police are awaiting warrant to download computer data from the pickup. They expect speed to be in excess of 80 MPH.
Driver was charged with Intoxication Assault. The county in which it took place takes a very harsh approach to alcohol-related accidents.
910 feet between vehicles after accident - a record for the investigating team with 25 years experience.
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