Bexar County, TX — September 8, 2024, Abigail Quintero and one other were injured after a car accident that happened around 2:30 a.m. on Loop 1604.
Authorities said in preliminary statements that the accident happened near Von Ormy outside of San Antonio, just off the I-35 interchange.
Officials said that 19-year-old Abigail Quintero was a passenger in a Nissan Rogue going southbound on Loop 1604. In a series of events unclear, the Nissan and a northbound Toyota 4Runner collided. Due to this, both Quintero and the driver of the Nissan had serious injuries. There were no other reported injuries.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
While details aren’t confirmed, authorities reported looking into alcohol as a possible factor. It’s possible they’re doing so just because it’s an incredibly common factor at this time of day, which is just half an hour after bars close. Especially overnight on a Saturday/Sunday, that’s the peak time for drivers to be on their way home from a bar. This is why it’s so important after accidents which do involve alcohol for there to be investigations into whether or not a drunk driver was unlawfully over-served. There could be a negligent alcohol provider responsible for contributing to the accident.
Simply put, it’s illegal in Texas for alcohol providers to over-serve someone who is obviously intoxicated. If they do so, they can potentially face criminal investigations, fines, suspended licenses, and liability for the victims’ resulting injuries. People generally just assume drunk drivers face charges, and that’s that. When alcohol-related accident cases are handled properly, though, there can also be bars, liquor stores, clubs, or other establishments under the microscope for their own mistakes. But if authorities are too hasty in their investigations, those alcohol providers may be let off the hook.
That’s why I have to wonder what authorities mean when they say they’re looking into alcohol. Is it just a hunch? Is there evidence? Are they just looking for someone to blame, or are they looking to get the victims and families involved all the facts? Right now, there isn’t really enough information to say whether or not this incident is really getting the attention it deserves.
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