Hidalgo County, TX — March 14, 2025, Juan Hernandez Martinez was injured in a suspected drunk driver accident at about 2:45 p.m. on La Blanca Road/F.M. 492.
A preliminary accident report indicates a 2013 Ford Fusion ran a stop light at the intersection of East Monte Cristo Road and collided with a 2005 Chevrolet 3500.
The driver of the pickup, 59-year-old Juan Hernandez Martinez, suffered minor injuries in the crash, according to authorities.
The Ford driver, who admitted he had been drinking, was cited for failing to stop and rend aid after an injury accident.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Hidalgo County crash.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When someone runs a stop light in the middle of the afternoon and admits they had been drinking, it raises a critical question that often goes unanswered: Where was this person drinking before they got behind the wheel?
Far too often, crash investigations stop once alcohol is identified as a factor, without digging deeper into how that alcohol was obtained. But in Texas, dram shop laws exist for exactly that reason. If a bar or restaurant served this driver while they were already showing signs of intoxication, that establishment may have broken the law, and could share responsibility for what happened next.
Getting answers about where the alcohol came from isn’t just a technicality. It’s a necessary step in holding all responsible parties accountable and reinforcing the message that safe alcohol service is a shared responsibility. Investigating that part of the story is how we help those affected by the crash and work to prevent the next one from happening.
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