CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — A pedestrian has died after a hit-and-run accident that happened in Corpus Christi, Texas on Friday, June 6th, 2014, according to a news report released by KIII-TV.
Investigators have said that they have reason to believe that one man died after being struck by a vehicle as he was pushing another pedestrian in a wheelchair while driving on 25 Street. The car did not stay on the scene after the crash.
Scene of the Accident
The male pedestrian died after the accident, while the other was taken to a nearby hospital where they were listed in critical condition.
The driver of the offending vehicle was identified in the report as Christine Griffin, who currently faces charges of intoxication manslaughter in connection with the accident.
The Corpus Christi Police are currently investigating the accident.
Commentary:
If alcohol turns out to be the cause behind this accident, finding out where the drinking took place should be the next order of business. Why? Because the State of Texas has very comprehensive liquor liability laws that could make the bar liable for this accident if the driver was served outside of regulations. What does this mean? If she was given a single drink in spite of symptoms of intoxication, she has been over-served, and the bar could be liable if alcohol is found to be the primary factor in the accident.
–Grossman Law Offices
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