UPDATE: Further information from authorities identified the woman killed in the accident as 51-year-old Alma Claudia Osorio Vidrio. The alleged drunk driver is said to be facing a charge for intoxication manslaughter. See the Commentary below for more.
Houston, TX — September 8, 2024, a Pasadena woman was killed and one was injured following an alleged drunk driver accident at 5:26 a.m. on Shaver Street.
Authorities released preliminary details about the accident that say it occurred in the area of South Shaver Street and North Galveston Road.
According to officials, a 51-year-old Pasadena woman and another woman were in a Ford Fiesta going eastbound on Shaver. A Subaru Legacy was also going eastbound when it reportedly crashed into the Ford from behind.
Due to the collision, the Pasadena woman in the Ford sustained fatal injuries. The passenger was seriously injured. There were no other reported injuries. According to officials, the driver of the Subaru, a 19-year-old, was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
If the allegations here are true, then it’s incredibly concerning to see claims that a teenager was under the influence of alcohol. It raises serious questions about where that alcohol came from and whether or not there’s an accomplice who also contributed to this accident. That’s not just about potential individuals in this young driver’s life who may have provided the alcohol. I’ve handled hundreds of cases against negligent alcohol providers for their role in serious accidents. There’s no shortage of bars, restaurants, and stores willing to serve underage drinkers or who otherwise don’t bother verifying someone’s age before serving them. If that happened here, there may yet be steps to take to ensure there is accountability for what happened here.
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