LAMAR COUNTY, TX — A single-vehicle accident sent the driver of one vehicle to the hospital in Lamar County, Texas on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014, according to a news report from News 12 KXII.
Investigators have reason to believe that one person was hurt when the vehicle they were driving is thought to have left the road and struck a nearby tree just off the pavement while driving on Co Rd 25620.
Scene of the Accident
Authorities transported the driver of the vehicle to Paris Regional Medical Center where an update on his condition was immediately unavailable.
The Lamar County Sheriff’s Department is currently leading the crash investigation.
Commentary:
Even though it is not mentioned anywhere in the article whatsoever, in cases of single-vehicle accidents that happen after midnight, I cant help but wonder if alcohol played a role. If it did, there could be what is called a first-party dram shop claim. First party claims happen when a bar fails in their responsibility to cut a person off, or to outright refuse service to an already drunk person, the bar can be held liable if that person leaves and hurts themselves in an accident. If this turns out to be the case here, a bar could also be somewhat responsible for this accident, and need to be held accountable.
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