Dallas, TX — The police in Dallas have arrested the man pictured here, 24-year old John Cullins, for suspected DUI after he crashed his car into a young woman riding her bicycle. This was in the downtown area of Dallas, along South Munger Boulevard.
The woman who was injured hasn’t been named.
Police said that this took place where the Santa Fe Trail intersects with Munger Boulevard. Allegedly, Cullins was driving his car along Munger this past Wednesday night (September 9, 2015) when he crashed into a 26-year old woman who was crossing the road on her bicycle.
The police report shows that the woman had the crossing signal while Cullins had a red light. However, Cullins failed to stop and crashed into the woman.
She was rushed to a hospital to be treated, and at the last update, she was still in serious condition.
Cullins, on the other hand, was charged with DUI after police said that he was under the influence at the time.
Map of the Accident
View from the Road
Commentary:
If what I’m reading in the news is correct, it looks like drugs might be the cause of this accident, not necessarily alcohol — according to an update. What does that matter? Well, sometimes auto insurance policies have clauses that talk about “criminal negligence,” which refers to any kind of accident caused by criminal offenses. This includes using drugs. While it’s a bit of a weak defense (any lawyer worth their salt knows how to defeat it), that doesn’t stop insurance companies from trying to use it on folks.
Now, I don’t know much about this particular accident except what I read in the news, but people get fairly upset when they hear about an impaired driver hurting someone. Rightly so, it’s an offensive idea. However, what I’ve just described is also offensive as well. The way I see it, insurance companies ought to hold true to their word and not try to slip and dodge coverage every chance they get, which unfortunately happens a lot in drug-related accidents.
— Grossman Law Offices
