Thomas Geppert and Deborah Eads Hurt in DFW Airport Traffic Crash [Dallas, TX]

Dallas, TX (June 21, 2024) On Monday, 69-year-old Thomas Geppert and 65-year-old Deborah Eads were hurt in a horrific traffic crash near the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

According to the DFW Airport Police, the suspected DUI crash involved a white 2020 Subaru Forester hitting 2 bicyclists from behind.

Reports say that an American Airlines employee, identified as 31-year-old Benjamin Hylander, was allegedly driving impaired at the time of the crash.

Officials say that blood alcohol concentration was over the minimum threshold DWI charge of 0.15. Additionally, Hylander claimed that he had a beer in Grapevine an hour before the collision, but authorities found 6 empty cans of beer inside his vehicle.

Meanwhile. Geppert and Eads suffered severe lacerations, Geppert was also ran over by the Subaru. Medics transported Geppert to a nearby hospital in Grapevine.

Always remember to plan for a sober driver to take you home. If you’re the designated driver, it’s important to take the role seriously and don’t consume alcohol or use other drugs. Here are some more 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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Thomas Geppert and Deborah Eads Injured in Suspected DUI Crash Near DFW Airport

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