Hawkins ISD superintendent arrested for driving while intoxicated

HAWKINS, Texas ( KETK ) – Hawkins ISD Superintendent Susan Morton was arrested for driving while intoxicated in La Marque, Texas on Aug. 23.

Morton was arrested by the La Marque Police Department after a “minor accident” which happened in the 2400 block of Gulf Freeway at around 7:49 p.m. in La Marque. According to a La Marque PD arrest report, there were three vehicles involved in the crash: a 2005 Ford Explorer, a 2018 Kia Forte and Morton’s 2023 Ford F-150.

According to a crash report from the Texas Department of Transportation, Morton’s F-150 failed to control its speed coming into a traffic signal on the Gulf Freeway service road and Lake Road. The F-150 reportedly hit the back of the Kia, which then hit the back of the Ford Explorer stopped in front of it at the signal.

The TxDOT crash report said that Morton fled the crash scene and was later found and arrested on Duroux Road.

Morton was then booked into the Galveston County Jail for charges of driving while intoxicated and collision involving damage to a vehicle less than $200.

Hawkins ISD Board President Blake Warren released the following statement when asked about Morton’s arrest:

“Due to state confidentiality laws, Hawkins ISD cannot comment on this personnel matter or release any information at this time.”

Morton was still listed as Superintendent of Schools on Hawkins ISD’s website , as of Friday afternoon.

According to TxDOT, no injuries were reported at the time of the crash.

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