Titus County, TX — December 19, 2024, James Reichert and one other were injured following an alleged drunk driver accident at 5:18 p.m. on Highway 49.
According to initial details from authorities, the accident happened in the area of the TX-49 and F.M. 2348 intersection.
Investigators said that 34-year-old James Reichert was in a Buick Verano going along the highway. A Hyundai going the opposite direction reportedly failed to yield making a left turn, and the vehicles collided. Due to this, James Reichert and a passenger in the Hyundai had serious injuries.
Authorities allege that the Hyundai driver was under the influence of alcohol. Official recommended charges for intoxication assault.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
With charges being recommended here, people may think this is all open-and-shut. In my experience, though, there could be more to the story. I’ve handled hundreds of alcohol-related accident cases, and there’s often an accomplice who may also need to be held responsible for their role in the accident: a negligent alcohol provider.
Simply put, if a bar, restaurant, liquor store, or other establishment serves someone who is obviously intoxicated, it exposes them to potential criminal investigations, fines, suspended licenses, and liability for the injuries resulting from the intoxication.
Unfortunately, this isn’t always a priority for police investigators. I can’t count how many times victims and families asked us to look into a serious drunk driving crash, and our investigations revealed a negligent bar that authorities completely overlooked. Maybe they’ve been more thorough here, but there would have to be more evidence to say for sure one way or another.
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