Houston, TX — September 28, 2024, Ethel Evans was killed and Keyona Carpenter was hurt due to an alleged drunk driver accident at 2:20 p.m. off Scott Street.
Preliminary information from Houston Police officials says that the collision happened just off the Scott Street and Gulf Freeway intersection.
According to officials, 72-year-old Ethel Evans was on the sidewalk along the side of Scott Street at the time. While there, details say that a pickup going southbound on Scott hit the back of a Toyota Corolla driven by 28-year-old Keyona Carpenter. As a result, the Corolla went onto the sidewalk and struck Evans. Ethel Evans was killed due to the collision. Carpenter had possibly minor injuries, authorities said.
Currently, authorities allege that the pickup driver who struck the Corolla was under the influence of alcohol. It appears the driver may face a charge for intoxication manslaughter.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
If the allegations here are true, these charges (serious as they are) may not be the end of the story. It can surprise people to learn that drunk drivers aren’t always the only ones responsible for a deadly accident. This is because alcohol providers can also be responsible if their negligence contributed to the accident.
Simply put, alcohol providers (bars, restaurants, liquor stores, etc.) who unlawfully over-serve someone that is obviously intoxicated can face potential criminal investigations, fines, suspended licenses, and liability for the resulting harm the intoxication does. Too often, these negligent establishments are let off the hook because they’re not seen as a high priority. I’ve had hundreds of cases against negligent alcohol providers for their role in serious drunk driving accidents. Rarely was there ever a simultaneous effort being made by authorities to pursue their own consequences.
That’s why I have to wonder what steps are being taken to get clear answers about what all happened here. It could be this all was due to one person’s mistake, in which case they’ll have their time to answer for their actions. But if there’s an accomplice to all of this, they shouldn’t be able to get off scot-free simply because no one bothered looking for them.
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