Bryan man charged with DWI after wrong-way crash on Highway 6

Authorities say Victor Manuel Mireles, 31, had 10 mixed drinks before the collision.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:48am

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A 31-year-old Bryan man has been arrested and charged with DWI 2nd after allegedly driving the wrong way on Highway 6 and crashing into another vehicle early Friday morning. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Victor Manuel Mireles told troopers he had 10 mixed drinks before the wreck, which resulted in his bond being set at $8,000. This is Mireles' second DWI arrest, with the first occurring in January 2015.

Why it matters

Drunk driving incidents continue to be a major public safety concern in Texas, with wrong-way crashes on highways often resulting in severe injuries or fatalities. This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing repeat DWI offenders and the need for stronger deterrents and rehabilitation programs.

The details

According to the arrest report, Mireles was driving northbound in the southbound lanes of Highway 6 around 3:00 a.m. on Friday when he collided with another vehicle. Mireles told troopers at the scene that he had consumed 10 mixed drinks containing beer prior to the crash.

  • The crash occurred around 3:00 a.m. on Friday, April 7, 2026.
  • Mireles' first DWI arrest was in January 2015.

The players

Victor Manuel Mireles

A 31-year-old resident of Bryan, Texas who has now been arrested twice for DWI.

Texas Department of Public Safety

The state law enforcement agency that arrested Mireles and filed the report on the incident.

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What they’re saying

“He told troopers on the scene he had 10 mixed-beer drinks before the wreck.”

— Victor Manuel Mireles

What’s next

Mireles' bond was set at $8,000, and he will face a judge to determine if he will be allowed out on bail pending further legal proceedings.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing repeat drunk driving offenders and the need for stronger deterrents and rehabilitation programs to prevent such dangerous incidents from occurring on Texas roads.