MINERAL WELLS, TX — A woman was taken to the hospital follwing a collision between a pickup and and SUV in Mineral Wells, Texas on Saturday, June 7th, 2014, according to a news article released by The Mineral Wells Index.
Lucy Valtier is thought to have been hurt when the Chevy Suburban she was driving collided with a Nissan Pathfinder that is believed to have entered an intersection illegally at the meeting of SE 15th Street and SE 6th Avenue around 8:20 Saturday evening.
Scene of the Accident
Lucy Valtier was taken by EMS personnel to a nearby hospital where an update on her condition was not available.
The driver of the pickup truck is under investigation for potentially impaired driving.
Texas Department of Transportation assisted with the crash investigation.
Commentary:
Two facts relayed in this news summary should raise a few eyebrows, to say the least. The fact that this was a minor in possession of the vehicle, and potentially intoxicated should sound bells and sirens in people’s minds when they pour over the details of this accident. Even if this person was not under the influence, the fact that they were entrusted with a pickup truck could make the owner of the truck responsible in some part due to negligent entrustment, if they were aware they were incompetent or unlicensed. Furthermore, if alcohol has played a role in the accident, and it was purchased at a beer or liquor store where they were not ID’d, the store could be liable in some part for the negligent provision of alcohol. Either way, the accident needs a closer look by someone who knows what to look for.
–Grossman Law Offices
