Bexar County, TX — October 14, 2024, Ivan Pastor Cabrales was injured due to an alleged drunk teen driver accident at around 1:52 a.m. along I-35.
Preliminary information about the accident says that it happened along northbound lanes of the interstate in the area of Olympia Parkway.
According to officials, 31-year-old Ivan Pastor Cabrales was in a Dodge Neon going northbound on I-35. While doing so, a Dodge Charger up ahead reportedly had stopped in the roadway following a previous collision. Cabrales then crashed into the Dodge, and a chain-reaction collision ensued involving a tractor-trailer and a pickup.
Due to the crash, Cabrales had serious injuries. There did not appear to be any other injuries. Authorities alleged that the Dodge Charger driver, a 19-year-old, had been under the influence of alcohol at the time. They recommended multiple charges, including intoxication assault.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
If the allegations here are true, it brings up a significant concern: Who gave alcohol to a teenager? There are many possible answers, though folks tend to assume teens must have been given the alcohol by an older friend or family member. That’s worth considering, but it’s also important to consider the possibility a local alcohol provider sold it to them.
I’ve handled hundreds of cases against negligent alcohol providers responsible for contributing to serious crashes like this. There is no shortage of bars, corner stores, and liquor stores who are willing to over-serve people, sell after hours, serve minors, and otherwise break every rule they can so long as they think they can get away with it. That’s why it’s important after crashes like this to find out where the alcohol came from. If there was an alcohol provider involved, it’s important they learn that they, too, are subject to Texas law and can face consequences for their actions. Not only could that potentially provide a much needed resolution to victims and families, but it can also make the roads safer for the whole community.
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