Corpus Christi, TX — At least two people were injured in an accident Corpus Christi police believe may have been caused by alcohol. The accident took place at the intersection of Highway 286 and CR 18, on Sunday, April 26, 2015, around 3:00 in the morning.
Police say that three cars were involved in the accident, although they gave no details as to how the accident happened. At least two cars rolled over, and two people had to be extricated by emergency workers before being taken to local hospitals.
The names of those involved have not been released. Police are still investigating.
Scene of the Accident
View from the Road
Commentary
Anytime I see a drunk-driving accident, I have to wonder where the driver got the alcohol from. In an accident like this, the driver could have gotten liquor from anywhere. But the time of day at which the accident happened makes it likely that the driver was at a bar at some point in the night. This is important because, in Texas, establishments that serve alcohol are barred from serving those who are obviously intoxicated.
Texas isn’t the only state with laws like this. They’re designed to cut down on the number of alcohol-related accidents, because, as it turns out, the more alcohol someone consumes, the more likely they are to get into an accident. If a bar over-serves someone who should have been cut off, and that person goes out and gets into an accident, then the bar can be held liable for it. Again, these laws are designed to stop drunk-driving accidents from happening, and bars that choose to ignore that are actively working against them. They should be held responsible for that, rather than being allowed to open their doors the very next day as if nothing’s happened.
— Grossman Law Offices
