SAN ANTONIO, TX — A two vehicle accident left one person dead and four people hurt in an accident that was reported in San Antonio, Texas on Tuesday, July 15th, 2014, according to the news report from My San Antonio.
San Antonio Police have said that they believe 65-year-old Maria Montemayor was hurt when the Ford Escape she was driving is thought to have been struck by a Kia Optima that ran a stop sign while driving through the intersection of McCauley Avenue and Commercial Avenue around 5:30 Tuesday morning.
Scene of the Accident
Emergency responders transported Maria Montemayor to nearby Southwest General Hospital where an update on her condition was immediately unavailable.
The driver of the offending vehicle was identified as 32-year-old Jennifer Villegas, who was pronounced dead on the scene shortly after the crash. Also injured were Desiree, and Rebecca Villegas, as well as Christine Villanueva.
Police say that they believe alcohol may have played a role in the crash.
The San Antonio Police are still investigating the fatal accident.
Commentary:
Texas has some of the strongest liquor liability laws available to its citizens, and accidents just like this one are the reason why. If the driver in this accident left a bar where she was over served, meaning, she was not cut off by a server or bartender once she exhibited signs of intoxication, or she exhibited signs of intoxication when she walked in and was served anyways. If this turns out to be the case, the establishment that failed to lawfully serve their customer can and should be held accountable for their part in this accident.
–Grossman Law Offices
