Charleston, TN — A two-vehicle accident on Lee Highway in Charleston, Tennessee left one person dead and injured one more. Now, police believe that alcohol may have played a role in the accident.
The accident occurred when a Ford Mustang turned in front of an Ford F-250, which drove both vehicles off the road. Two individuals inside the truck were uninjured. One woman, an unnamed passenger inside the Mustang, was killed. The driver of the Mustang, identified as Donald Massey, was injured in the crash.
Police believe Massey may have been intoxicated at the time of the accident and are still investigating.
Scene of the Accident
Commentary
It’s always helpful to look at accidents like this in terms of duties. A driver has a duty to his passengers to maintain a safe driving environment. If a driver’s been drinking and gets behind the wheel, then he’s failed to uphold his obligation to his passengers. In being the cause of an accident, he would then be held liable for their injuries. It’s possible that if he were visibly drunk and had been sold alcohol, then the person who did the selling could also be held liable.
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