College Station, TX — There was a hit-and-run accident this past Sunday, June 1, that left a man in College Station injured. Police said that 30-year old Gabino Reyes-Vazquez was arrested for DWI after his Mazda 6 crashed into a pickup truck and injured its driver on Wellborn Road.
The accident happened on Sunday evening, near the intersection of Navarro and Wellborn. Gabino Reyes-Vazquez was driving his Mazda 6 along Wellborn Road when he lost control and veered off the road and onto a sidewalk.
His smaller car went into a parking lot and crashed into a Ford F-250 truck. The owner, who was standing near the pickup, was thrown several feet by the impact and was injured. He was taken to a hospital by responding paramedics.
Reyes-Vazquez tried to flee the scene, but police soon apprehended him. He was charged with DWI and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Scene of the Accident
Commentary:
Since alcohol was mentioned as a factor here, let’s consider the implications. If the driver had been drinking that evening, it stands to reason he might have gotten drunk at a bar or a restaurant. If that’s the case, then I think it’s very likely that a bartender or serve over-poured his drinks that night, contributing to the accident.
Most people don’t realize this, but the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission exists to regulate the sale and service of alcohol. When someone over-serves a customer, it’s not just irresponsible, it’s against the law. Obviously, this driver made his own choices by choosing to flee the scene, but I think it’s worthwhile to consider that perhaps a bar or a restaurant was also involved.
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