Panola County, TX — June 12, 2024, a Carthage man and one other were injured following an alleged drunk driver accident at around 10:30 p.m. on County Road 207.
Investigators said in their initial statements that the accident happened in the area of County Road 207 and U.S. Highway 59, north of Carthage.
According to officials, a 42-year-old Carthage man was on a vehicle along the side of the road on private property. While there, an eastbound Lincoln reportedly lost control and veered off-road, crashing into the Carthage man. As a result, he was seriously injured. The Lincoln driver reportedly had moderate injuries.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Authorities allege that the driver of the Lincoln was under the influence of alcohol. They recommended a charge for intoxication assault. Folks tend to think that’s where these situations end, but most of the time, there is more to the story. This late at night, drunk drivers are often on their way home from a bar. That could mean there’s a bar that illegally over-served the driver, which could expose the alcohol provider to criminal investigations, fines, license suspensions, and liability for resulting injuries. But if authorities haven’t investigated beyond the driver’s actions, they could easily overlook that. Hopefully efforts are being made to ensure those affected by this accident are actually getting the whole story.
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