The family of Amanda Michelle Wright, who was killed in a crash involving an allegedly drunk 18-wheeler driver, has filed a lawsuit against the driver and the trucking company he works for. Wright, a 41-year-old mother of two, was rear-ended while stopped in traffic on West Loop 820 on September 19. She did not survive the crash. The driver, 24-year-old Guadalupe Velasquez Cruz, is currently behind bars facing charges of intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault. Wright was serving as the designated driver on the night of the crash, and her passenger was seriously injured. The family’s attorney Amar Dhillon stated that Velasquez Cruz should never have been hired or allowed to drive. The family hopes to send a message about the dangers of drinking and driving as they prepare for Wright’s funeral. They urge others to get a designated driver or stay home to avoid future tragedies. Wright’s funeral is scheduled for this Saturday. The information in the article is based on Fort Worth Police reports, Tarrant County Jail records, and conversations with Wright’s family.
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