Mesquite, TX — October 17, 2024, 26-year-old Anesha Bryant was injured in a traffic accident on Interstate 635 in Dallas County.
Authorities say the incident happened around 1:30 a.m. on I-635 near North Galloway Avenue. Preliminary investigation suggests Anesha Bryant was driving a Cadillac CTS on the highway when she reportedly heard a strange noise coming from the car. Investigators say she stopped the car on the roadway to investigate the issue, and her passenger turned on the car’s hazards.
A Freightliner semi-truck soon approached, and officers believe the truck driver was unable to see the car until it was too close to stop. The truck crashed into the left-rear quarter of the Cadillac.
Anesha Bryant suffered serious injuries in the collision. Her passenger and the truck driver were reportedly unhurt.
No further information is currently available.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Something I often write about is the importance of a thorough investigation after just about any accident. People often think things are pretty simple because the news can only offer a few sentences about what happened, but most accidents happen because several things went wrong at once, and a full investigation must determine what role each factor played.
Take the crash above, for instance: It seems that a combination of mechanical issues, low visibility at night, possible truck driver inattention (not accusing, it just needs consideration), and—according to police—alcohol consumption may all have played parts in the unfortunate incident on the highway. If alcohol was a contributing factor as police think, that adds another layer to the matter since the source of that alcohol must be identified too.
Under Texas dram shop law, licensed alcohol providers who over-serve an obviously intoxicated person may be liable for injuries she causes or suffers while under the influence. A dram shop claim against a negligent alcohol vendor lets DWI accident victims seek much-needed help and also makes sure the business faces consequences for endangering its customers and the public.
My goal isn’t to overcomplicate this or any other incident by talking about these concerns. I’m only pointing out that many crashes are already complicated, but their complexities aren’t always addressed during a “by the book” investigation. Someone needs to make sure the victim gets all the answers and help she deserves; will authorities deliver on that?
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