Houston, TX — An eight-year old boy was killed while riding his bike last Friday night. The accident, which involved a suspected drunk driver, took place near the intersection of Lenore Street and Bliss Street.
Armando Villafana was attempting to cross the street when he was hit by a truck being driven by Euaristo Hinojosa-Pena. Villafana was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where he later died.
According to reports, Hinojosa-Pena stayed at the scene until police arrived. Authorities say he has been charged with drunk driving.
Scene of the Accident
Commentary
The police who arrived at the scene tested the driver of the pickup and found that he was intoxicated. That makes things pretty cut and dry. If he was drunk, and he hit someone while behind the wheel of a car, then he’s liable. There is a chance that he was served alcohol at a bar or restaurant, and if he was visible intoxicated while being served then the establishment would be partially liable for the accident. We’ll know more about that in the coming days. In any case, we know for sure that the driver shares some, possibly all, of the blame, and that’s something he should be held accountable for.
— Grossman Law Offices
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