San Antonio, TX — A man was hit by a car while walking down the street in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday, October 4, 2014. The accident happened on Commerce Street, near North Richter Street, around 4:00 in the morning.
The man, who has yet to be named, was taken to a local hospital. Doctors say that he’s in critical condition.
The driver of the car was given a sobriety test and arrested for driving under the influence. The driver’s name has also not been released.
Scene of the Accident
Commentary
Police say that the driver in this accident was intoxicated when they arrived on the scene. It’s always possible that the man had been drinking at home, but given the time of day at which the accident happened, it’s much more likely that the man was on his way home from a bar. If that’s the case, it’s very possible that the bar could be held partially liable for the accident. Texas has very strict rules regarding the way bars sell alcohol, and if the driver was drunk and still being served, the bar could also be considered to be at fault. If that turns out to be the case, the victim would be well within his rights to file suit against the bar, in the same way he would file suit against the driver.
— Grossman Law Offices
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