Texas ‘drunk driver’ accused of killing married ex-Marines in wrong-way crash is pictured looking swollen and bruised in newly-released mugshot
The alleged drunk driver accused of killing a married couple in a wrong-way crash is pictured swollen and bruised in his mugshot.
Andrew Adamson, 27, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following Sunday's incident that killed Kristen and Jared Huddleston.
Police in Forth Worth, Texas, say Adamson was drunk at the time and was charged with DUI manslaughter.
In his recently released mugshot, Adamson is depicted with a swollen and bruised face and is currently being held at Lon Evans Corrections on a $200,000 bond.
Kristen, 35, and Jared Huddleston, 42, were driving on the Chisholm Trail Parkway in Fort Worth when they were struck by a car.
Andrew Adamson, seen here, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following Sunday's incident that killed Kristen and Jared Huddleston
Kristen Huddleston, 35, and her husband Jared Huddleston, 42, were driving on the Chisholm Trail Parkway in Fort Worth on Sunday when they were struck by a car
The couple was on their way home after attending a reunion with other Marines when the incident occurred
WFAA reported that Adamson's vehicle had been traveling the wrong way and the couple, both Navy veterans, were pronounced dead at the scene.
Kristen's father Rafael Ortiz told the station that the couple, who both had children from previous relationships, were on their way home from attending a reunion with other Marines when the incident occurred.
Ortiz told the outlet that the couple moved to Texas to live closer to him and said his daughter was devoted to her children.
He said: 'They were perfect for each other, she had so many advantages, she had so many dreams, so many ambitions. Kristen was an insanely devoted mother.
'That growth process was beautiful to see and was taken away. It is difficult. It still doesn't seem real. I just spoke to her four or five hours earlier.'
Ortiz said the couple was traveling home from a reunion with other Marines at the time of the incident.
“The excitement of seeing her become the woman you always wanted your daughter to become, now knowing there is no hope for that, is nothing short of devastating. You should never bury your children,” he added.
Ortiz described his daughter and son-in-law as kindred spirits with witty personalities.
He said: “Their love was second to none. They were happy. That's the happiest I've seen my daughter as an adult. They are still happy together. I couldn't separate them.'
Kristen had been working on becoming a therapist to help former Marines transition to civilian life.
The driver of the suspected wrong-way vehicle, 27-year-old Andrew Adamson, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say he was drunk.
Rafael Ortiz, seen here, told the outlet that the couple had moved to Texas to live closer to him and said his daughter was devoted to her children
The happy couple both had children from previous relationships, Kristen had two daughters and Jared had a son, they are all seen in this photo
a GoFundMe Page describes that Kristen “had the most infectious laugh and was great at making those around her laugh and giggle.
“Kristen was a beacon in many people's storms, so please let us rally around her family and be the beacon for them during this very difficult time.”
The post also adds, “She is a mother of two young girls who absolutely adore her, a daughter of parents who will forever mourn her loss, a sister of a brother who is now missing a piece of his heart and a very beloved US Marine. who will be greatly missed by all with whom she served our country.
“Any contributions are greatly appreciated and will be donated directly to her mother for funeral/disaster relief and her daughters.”
The couple had recently moved to Texas to be closer to Kristen's father, who said his daughter was devoted to her children
Two divorced so far fundraisers have raised nearly $19,000 since launch.
Stephanie Reynolds, one of Jared's friends, told WFAA, “It's a tragedy to lose someone like him.
'There are so many memories packed into it for many of us. Their U.S. Marine Corps brothers and sisters love them and are thinking of the family.”
Police officer Jimmy Polozani told NBC 5: '[Adamson]is facing two counts of intoxication manslaughter for the deaths of the two individuals who were in their vehicle.”
“The victim vehicle was traveling westbound on Interstate 30 attempting to take the Chisholm Trail southbound.
“The suspect vehicle was traveling eastbound across the bridge in the wrong direction, resulting in a head-on collision.”