Driver in 2020 crash that injured two Bexar County police officers in Austin sentenced to 8 years in prison

AUSTIN, Texas – The driver involved in an accident in 2020 who injured two Bexar County Precinct 2 deputies accepted a plea deal in October 2024, resulting in a reduced sentence of eight years in prison.

The crash occurred while Deputies Leticia Martinez and Alfred Alcatar were directing traffic in a construction zone near Runberg Lane and Highway 183 in Austin.

A Honda Civic, driven by Charles Duffield at speeds between 110-120 mph, struck a Hyundai Santa Fe when it changed lanes, went out of control and struck the deputies.

Martinez suffered serious injuries, including fractures to his left femur and right leg, while Alcatar’s leg was crushed.

Duffield, originally charged with two counts of intoxicated assault on a peace officer and two counts of aggravated assault on a public servant, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault on a public servant on 9 October. The other charges were dropped as part of the plea deal. He was sentenced to eight years in prison.

Precinct 2 Agent Leticia Vasquez said the department was disappointed with the outcome of the case.