UPDATE (January 13, 2025): Recent statements from authorities say that the victim killed in the accident was 34-year-old David Tinglas-Suanzin.
Additionally, authorities clarify they believe the driver who hit David Tinglas-Suanzin was under the influence of alcohol. As mentioned below, that brings up[ serious questions about where the driver was coming from and whether or not a local alcohol provider contributed to this accident. If so, they, too, should answer for that, and consequences should be considered if deemed appropriate. After all, a man lost his life here. That warrants every consideration for what happened and what comes next for those involved.
Corpus Christi, TX — December 22, 2024, a pedestrian was killed due to an alleged intoxicated driver accident at around 1:21 a.m. on Ayers Street.
According to initial details from police officials, the accident happened off the corner of the Ayers Street and McArdle Road intersection.
Investigators say that a man was on foot at the time and in the area of Ayers lanes of travel. While there, it appears a passing car struck the man, killing him. That driver, a 20-year-old, is accused of driving while intoxicated. Authorities charged the man with intoxication manslaughter.
Currently, additional details are unavailable.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Right now, authorities haven’t specified if they believe drugs or alcohol led to the accident. Believe it or not, this is an important distinction. Alcohol-related accidents often involve a third party who should be investigated—an alcohol provider. If evidence shows that an alcohol provider over-served the driver, and that person’s intoxicated led to people getting hurt, it can expose the alcohol provider to potential criminal investigations, fines, suspended license, or liability. It’s possible alcohol wasn’t the intoxicant allegedly involved here, or it could be authorities are already investigating the possibility of a complicit alcohol provider. If they haven’t considered that, though, there could still be more to this story.
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