2 Injured in Car Accident on South Meadow in Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth, TX — August 14, 2024, two people were injured following a car accident at around 8:45 p.m. along South Meadow Drive.

According to officials, the accident happened just off McCart Avenue on Meadow Drive, north of Sycamore School Road.

Investigators said that a man and a woman were in a GMC Sierra going westbound on Meadow. At McCart, the vehicle somehow crashed into the back of two unoccupied vehicles. As a result, both occupants of the vehicle were seriously injured. Additional details remain unconfirmed right now, though authorities mentioned alcohol as a possible factor.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

It’s possible alcohol was only brought up here as speculation. It is important to investigate, of course, and that includes details beyond just blaming an intoxicated driver. For example, if an accident happens because someone was unlawfully over-served by an alcohol provider, such as a bar or restaurant, that alcohol provider could also be liable. I’ve had hundreds of cases involve negligent alcohol providers, so that’s not at all beyond the realm of possibility here.

That said, authorities sometimes bring up possibilities out of speculation only to rule it out later. That’s why it’s important to know if there were any other factors involved here that might slip through the cracks. Mechanical issues, tire failure, faulty road design or maintenance, issues with lighting or signage, etc. Likely or not, those involved in a serious wreck deserve to know investigations will tell the whole story.