Driver in Fatal Crash Had History of Failed Drug Tests

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The driver involved in a fatal crash in Bastrop County had a history of failed drug tests and was prohibited from operating a commercial vehicle. The driver admitted to using marijuana and cocaine before the incident.

According to court documents, the driver involved in a fatal crash in Bastrop County last month had a history of failed drug tests and was prohibited from operating a commercial vehicle. The driver, Jerry Hernandez, admitted to smoking marijuana and consuming cocaine before the incident. Despite refusing a blood test on the day of the crash, a warrant was later issued to examine his blood.

Hernandez had previously refused a drug test in September 2020 and tested positive for marijuana in December 2022 and cocaine in April 2023

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