A pedestrian was left fighting for their life after being struck down by a drunk driver on FM 78, police said Wednesday. Kirby Police Department arrived on the scene shortly after the incident, which occurred around 12:10 AM yesterday, to find the victim in dire straits and promptly rushed them to the hospital for critical injuries.
The motorist behind the wheel, identified as Travis Davis, reportedly escaped harm. He, was, however, found to be intoxicated while operating his vehicle on the thoroughfare. In the grim aftermath of the crash, charges were brought swiftly against Davis as Kirby Police took him into custody.
According to a statement from the City of Kirby's official Facebook page, Davis now faces charges including Intoxication Assault. His next destination was not another bar or his home, but rather the Bexar County Jail, where he was processed and detained pending judicial proceedings.
Further details on the pedestrian's condition have not been released as the focus now shifts to recovery, and yet, the specter of the near-fatal encounter hangs over the 5300 block of FM 78.
