Amarillo, TX — May 13, 2024, Enoc Sanchez and Joe Barraza were injured following a car accident at around 9:00 p.m. along East Amarillo Boulevard.
Investigators said in preliminary statements that the accident happened at the intersection of East Amarillo Boulevard and North Grant Street.
According to officials, 35-year-old Enoc Sanchez was in a Dodge Ram 3500 going westbound along Amarillo Boulevard. 32-year-old Joe Anthony Barraza was reportedly the driver of an eastbound Mercury Grand Marquis. For reasons unconfirmed right now, the vehicles ended up colliding head-on. Barraza was seriously injured as a result while Sanchez’s injuries were reportedly non-life-threatening.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Authorities mentioned they believe alcohol may have played a role in the crash. If this is true, it could make things a lot more complex than a typical car accident. That’s not simply due to potential drunk driving charges. It could also involve a local alcohol provider if they illegally over-served someone.
While authorities don’t usually go beyond the crash scene, alcohol providers can be held responsible if they over-serve someone and it leads to people getting hurt. Whether that’s a bar, liquor store, or gas station, establishments contributing to serious accidents need to answer for their actions just as drunk drivers answer for theirs. So while it isn’t clear right now if that’s even a factor here, it’s something to keep in mind when considering if authorities are really giving the crash the attention it deserves.
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