Lubbock, TX — October 3, 2024, David Sertuche was injured following an alleged drunk driver accident at around 10:21 p.m. on Marsha Sharp Freeway.
According to initial details from authorities, the accident happened along eastbound lanes of the freeway at the I-27 interchange.
Investigators said that 43-year-old David Sertuche and a young child were in a Ford Expedition traveling eastbound on the freeway. While doing so, a Hyundai Elantra reportedly left its lane, crashing into the Ford. This resulted in Sertuche sustaining serious injuries. It’s unclear if the child was injured.
According to officials, the driver of the Hyundai was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. Authorities recommended the driver be charged for intoxication assault.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
If the allegations here are true, it’s important to understand that a drunk driver facing charges is not always the end of the story. In many crashes like the one described here, there is an accomplice who also needs to be held accountable: an alcohol provider. The problem, though, is this is not often something that’s on the police’s radar.
For example, I handled a case not long ago where a drunk driver drove into oncoming traffic and hit a family head-on. Authorities were quick to see the drunk driver held accountable for that, but their investigations ended there. The family just wanted a second set of eyes on the situation, so they were confused when we asked if authorities ever bothered looking into where the drunk driver got their alcohol from. After our independent investigations, though, it became clear why that was so important.
Through our investigations, we found a mountain of evidence showing the bar broke the law and recklessly over-served the drunk driver. It was clear his intoxication was a danger to others, but they just kept pouring drinks. Eventually, the guy could barely stand up to go to bathroom, let alone drive. In the end, their behavior was egregious enough that the family was shocked authorities never bothered pursuing any kind of criminal investigations.
Thanks to that family’s prudence in seeking out a second opinion, that negligent alcohol provider was held accountable for their role in the crash just as the drunk driver was. Too many victims and families, though, assume authorities will handle all of that only for those negligent alcohol providers to be let off the hook because no one ever bothered investigating them.
That’s why it’s crucial for folks to understand that Texas law has multiple avenues through which drunk drivers and negligent alcohol providers can be held accountable. That way, if they’re not satisfied with the efforts of authorities, they can consider alternatives paths to ensuring those who wronged them are ultimately held accountable.
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