Wichita County, TX — February 8, 2025, a woman was injured as the result of an alleged drunk driver accident at around 11:00 p.m. on Cleveland Avenue.
According to initial details about the accident, it took place at the intersection of West Cleveland Avenue and Dunbar Street, just off Bailey Street.
Investigators said that a 42-year-old woman was on foot at the time along Cleveland Avenue. While doing so, a driver going northbound reportedly struck the woman. As a result, the woman was seriously injured.
Authorities allege that the driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time. Right now, additional details about the accident are unavailable.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
If authorities are correct that alcohol played a role in this crash, the investigation shouldn’t stop at the driver. A key question that often goes overlooked is where the driver was drinking before the crash and whether an alcohol provider contributed to their level of impairment.
Texas dram shop laws make it unlawful for establishments to serve alcohol to someone who is obviously intoxicated. If an alcohol provider ignored this legal responsibility and continued serving the driver before the crash, they may share responsibility for what happened here.
Too often, though, authorities overlook this possibility. In my experience handling hundreds of alcohol-related accidents, victims and families don’t just want someone to blame. They want to see accountability. That means conducting thorough investigations and ensuring all responsible parties face appropriate consequences.
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