49-Year-Old Michael Ray Meredith Booked in W Central Texas Expressway DUI Crash [Killeen, TX]

Killeen, TX (May 8, 2024) – 49-year-old Michael Ray Meredith was arrested following a W Central Texas Expressway DUI crash late Saturday night.

KPD officers responded at about 10:53 p.m. to the collision near Santa Rosa Drive. They said Meredith was driving an eastbound Ford Focus in westbound lanes when his vehicle crashed into a Kia Sportage.

The Kia driver incurred injuries from the collision and was transported to an area hospital.

When the authorities spoke with Meredith, they noticed that his speech was heavily slurred. Officers arrested him following field sobriety tests.

Meredith was charged with DWI with a blood alcohol level greater than .15 and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was booked at the Bell County Jail Tuesday with his bond set at a total of $82,500.

Always remember to plan for a sober driver to take you home if you are out drinking. Similarly, it’s important to take the role seriously and don’t consume alcohol or use other drugs if you’re the designated driver.

Here are some safety tips: 

• Never drink and drive.
• Don’t let someone get behind the wheel if that person has been drinking.
• If you’re hosting a gathering, make sure everyone has a sober ride home.
• Call 911 if you see a drunk driver.
• Always wear your seat belt. It’s your best defense against impaired drivers.

Just one drink before driving can put you and others in danger because alcohol impairs thinking, reasoning, and muscle coordination. Impaired driving poses a serious threat to road safety. It increases the risk of accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Alcohol and drugs impair judgment, reaction time, and coordination, making it difficult for drivers to safely operate a vehicle.

By choosing not to drink and drive, you are taking an important step towards protecting yourself and others on the road.

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Michael Ray Meredith Jailed, Another Hospitalized in Killeen Collision

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