Corpus Christi, TX — December 7, 2022, Anne Carleton and another driver were injured following a car accident possibly caused by drunk driving.
Investigators said that the incident happened at around 2:20 p.m. near the intersection of Santa Fe Street and Sinclair Street. It appears that 72-year-old Anne Carleton was in a Lincoln MKX traveling southeast along Santa Fe Street. From oncoming lanes, it appears that a Chevy Trax crossed the center line and hit Carleton head-on.
The crash resulted in incapacitating injuries for Carleton, authorities said. The other driver had injuries believed to be non-incapacitating. Police also allege that driver was under the influence of alcohol and registered at just under four times the legal limit of .08 BAC. No further information can be confirmed at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
If evidence can verify what these initial reports say, I’m honestly shocked at what I’m reading. It’s not like drunk driving is a rarity here in Texas—the families I talk to on a near daily basis is proof enough that it’s all too common. But at just under four times the legal limit, it’s a wonder a driver can make it out of their parking spot, let alone into oncoming lanes. considering a lot of people may start to black out approaching two and a half times the legal limit, one can only wonder the lack of control someone at a .31 would have over their actions.
But that only makes me wonder where someone would drink that much alcohol so early in the afternoon. Could it be they were at a local establishment? Because if they were, that business most likely broke the law by over-serving the driver, and they, too, can face serious consequences for what happened here. It remains to be seen if authorities are looking into these possible issues and getting the victims and families involved the answers they deserve.
[jump]
call us 
Email Us 
Text us