HARRIS COUNTY, TX — A repeat DWI offender was arrested after causing a major crash on the Hwy 290 on June 19, according to Pct. 4 County Constable’s Office.
Deputies responded to the 27100 block of the freeway and identified the at-fault driver as Ruben Wallace. Wallace displayed multiple signs of intoxication at the scene. Deputies administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and later obtained a blood warrant to confirm his impairment.
Further investigation revealed Wallace had a prior conviction for Driving While Intoxicated. He was charged with his second DWI offense.
“Ruben Wallace was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail, charged with Driving While Intoxicated. His bond was set at $100 out of County Court 16,” stated Constable Mark Herman.
No details on injuries or damage were immediately released. The investigation is ongoing.