Police: Emilio's Blood-Alcohol Level Twice Legal Limit
POSTED: Friday, May 9, 2008
BELLAIRE, Texas -- Tejano star Emilio Navaira III had more than two times the legal limit of alcohol in his blood when he crashed his tour bus into a set of freeway barrels, police told KPRC Local 2.Bellaire police said Thursday that Navaira, simply know as Emilio to his fans, had a blood-alcohol level of .19. The legal limit in Texas is .08.Emilio was behind the wheel of his tour bus on March 23 when it slammed into the barrels on the West Loop near the Southwest Freeway, throwing him through the windshield. He was critically injured. Doctors had to perform two brain surgeries and repaired a potentially fatal aneurysm on his right lung.He was moved to Memorial Hermann|TIRR, a hospital that specializes in helping people with disabling injuries or illnesses, on April 23. He is expected to have trouble with his memory and concentration as he recovers.Emilio has released more than a dozen albums with his band. He won a Grammy for best Tejano album in 2003 with "Acuerdate."
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Previous Stories:
- May 2, 2008: Test Shows Emilio Was Intoxicated In Crash
- April 23, 2008: Emilio Transferred To Rehabilitation Hospital
- April 22, 2008: Emilio Able To Walk Down Hall
- April 18, 2008: Wife: Emilio 'Out Of Danger'
- April 16, 2008: Docs Hail 'Milestone' In Emilio's Recovery
- April 8, 2008: Emilio's Family Gives Thanks For Support
- April 4, 2008: Why Are There So Many Wrecks At Freeway Interchange?
- April 1, 2008: Emilio Recovers From Lung Procedure
- March 27, 2008: Doctors: Emilio Regaining Consciousness
- March 26, 2008: Emilio Undergoes Second Brain Surgery
- March 25, 2008: Doctor: Emilio Faces Uncertain Future
- March 24, 2008: Tejano Singer Emilio 'May Not Make It'
- March 23, 2008: Tejano Singer Emilio Injured In Bus Crash
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