Dallas, TX — September 23, 2023, Cezar Agusto Martinez was injured following a single-vehicle accident at around midnight along Webb Chapel Road.

Authorities released information following their initial investigations saying the crash happened at approximately 1:58 a.m. off the corner of Webb Chapel and Timberview Road.

Their statements said that 22-year-old Cezar Agusto Martinez was the driver of a Toyota Tundra rounding a curve along Webb Chapel when it went off-road, There, the vehicle struck multiple objects, then overturned. As a result, Martinez had injuries described as incapacitating.

Cezar Agusto Martinez Injured in Car Accident in Dallas, TX

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Authorities said they believe Martinez was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash, but I wouldn’t take that at face value based solely on the few details released to the public. I’ve seen plenty of wrecks similar to this one where authorities suspected intoxicated driving only for evidence to show something else entirely led to the crash—fatigue, tire blowouts, hit-and-runs, medical emergencies, etc. But even if evidence does confirm alcohol was a factor here, that doesn’t necessarily mean that’s the end of the story.

What few realize is that in Texas it’s illegal for a bar to over-serve alcohol to their customers. Oftentimes when I’m litigating a personal injury or wrongful death case against the bar, there’s a parallel criminal case against the bartender. I don’t know if authorities are pursuing that angle with this crash, but I hope that’s something they’re looking into.

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