TORRANCE, CA — Two people died after a major accident that happened in Torrance, California on Monday, April 21st, 2014, according to a news article from CBS Los Angeles.
Authorities have said that they believe Danielle Murillo was killed when the vehicle he was in crashed into a guard rail while driving on the 101 Freeway around 12:45 in the morning Monday.
Scene of the Accident
Danielle Murillo was killed in the crash, as was Jessica Leffew and Brian Lopez. One other person was seriously hurt in the accident.
Authorities believe alcohol may have been a factor in the accident.
Officials from the California State Police are currently investigating the crash.
Commentary:
Whenever I see accidents like this, I cant help but wonder why other states are not equipped with reasonable liquor liability laws. In Texas, we have a set of laws that hold bars and liquor stores to a higher standard, and open the door for civil action when these laws are violated. Whenever an entrepreneur sets out to open a new bar, nightclub or liquor store, they enter into a contract with the state that essentially says they will serve alcohol responsibly. In exchange for this promise, they are given a license to sell alcohol. If at any point they fail in their duty to sever alcohol responsibly, and a patron of theirs crashes, the bar can be held liable for the accident.
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