Texas ‘drunk driver’ accused of killing married ex-Marines in wrong-way crash is pictured looking swollen and bruised in newly-released mugshot

An alleged drunk driver accused of killing a couple in an oncoming crash was pictured swollen and bruised.

Andrew Adamson, 27, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after the incident on Sunday that left Kristen and Jared Huddleston dead.

Fort Worth, Texas police say Adamson was intoxicated at the time and has been charged with vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.

The newly released photo shows Adamson with a swollen and bruised face and is currently being held at the Lon Evans Correctional Facility on $200,000 bail.

Kristen, 35, and Jared Huddleston, 42, were driving on Chisholm Trail in Fort Worth when they were hit by a car.

Andrew Adamson, seen here, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following the incident on Sunday that left Kristen and Jared Huddleston dead.

Kristen Huddleston, 35, and her husband Jared Huddleston, 42, were driving on Chisholm Trail Boulevard in Fort Worth on Sunday when they were hit by a car.

The couple was returning home after meeting with other Marines when the incident occurred.

WFAA reported Adamson’s car was traveling in the wrong direction and the couple, both Marine Corps veterans, were pronounced dead at the scene.

Kristen’s father Rafael Ortiz told the publication that the couple, who both had children from previous relationships, were returning home after meeting with other Marines when the incident occurred.

Ortiz told the publication that the couple moved to Texas to live closer to him and said his daughter was devoted to her children.

He said: “They were a perfect fit, she had so many advantages, she had so many dreams, so many aspirations. Kristen was an incredibly devoted mother.

“It was nice to watch this growth process, but it was stolen. It’s complicated. It still doesn’t seem real. I talked to her four or five hours ago.

Ortiz said the couple was driving home after meeting with other Marines at the time of the incident.

“The thrill of seeing her become the woman you always wanted your daughter to be, now knowing there is no hope for that anymore is just devastating. You will never have to bury your children,” he added.

Ortiz described his daughter and son-in-law as witty soulmates.

He said: “Their love was unmatched. They were happy. This is the happiest sight I have seen in my adult daughter. They are still happy together. I couldn’t separate them.

Kristen planned to become a therapist to help former Marines transition to civilian life.

The driver of the car that allegedly crossed into oncoming traffic, 27-year-old Andrew Adamson, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and police say he was intoxicated.

Rafael Ortiz, seen here, told the publication that the couple moved to Texas to live closer to him and said his daughter was devoted to her children.

The happy couple had children from previous relationships: Kristen has two daughters and Jared has a son, all of whom are visible in this photo.

A GoFundMe Page describes Kristen as having “the most infectious laugh and eager to make people around her smile and giggle.”

“Kristen has been a beacon during storms for so many people, so please let’s rally around her family and be a beacon for them during this very difficult time.”

The post also added, “She is the mother of two young girls who adore her, the daughter of parents who will forever mourn her loss, the sister of a brother who is now missing a piece of his heart, and a much loved United States Marine.” will be greatly missed by all with whom she served our country.

“All donations are greatly appreciated and will be given directly to her mother for funeral/emergency care and her daughters.”

The couple recently moved to Texas to live closer to Kristen’s father, who said his daughter was devoted to her children.

So far two separate fundraising Since launch, they have raised almost $19,000.

Stephanie Reynolds, one of Jared’s friends, told WFAA: “It’s tragic to lose someone like him.

“For many of us, they hold so many memories. Their US Marine Corps brothers and sisters love them and are thinking of family.”

Police Officer Jimmy Polozani told NBC 5, “(Adamson) will be charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter in connection with the death of the two people who were in their vehicle.”

“The victim’s vehicle was traveling westbound on Interstate 30 attempting to merge onto southbound Chisholm Trail.

“The suspect vehicle was traveling eastbound on the bridge in the opposite direction, resulting in a head-on collision.”