New Braunfels, TX — November 15, 2024, Marta Rodriguez and one other were injured after an alleged drunk driver accident at 10:45 p.m. along F.M. 1101.
Preliminary details about the accident say that it took place at the intersection of F.M. 1101 and Creekside Crossing.
According to officials, 37-year-old Marta Margarita Rodriguez was in a Nissan Armada going southbound on F.M. 1101. At the intersection, a Ford F-450 going eastbound allegedly failed to regard a traffic signal, crashing into Marta Rodriguez’s vehicle.
As a result of the collision, Rodriguez had serious injuries. The other driver also reportedly had serious injuries. Authorities at this time allege that the Ford driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. No further information is currently available.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
As damning as these initial details seem, I’m always skeptical of preliminary investigations into alcohol-related accidents. I’ve handled hundreds of drunk driving accident cases over the years, and they don’t always get enough attention from authorities. While they may be quick to hold the drunk drivers accountable, there can be extenuating circumstances that slip through the cracks if that’s as far as authorities’ efforts go.
For example, there are a couple of details here I would expect thorough investigations to consider. For one, where did the alcohol come from? In Texas, if an alcohol provider unlawfully over-serves someone who is obviously intoxicated, they can be held accountable. That can include potential criminal investigations, fines, and liability for resulting injuries. Did authorities look into that?
Secondly, the truck involved here is sometimes used as a work vehicle. That can raise concerns about someone possibly operating a commercial vehicle while intoxicated. It would warrant investigations into if the employer knew this was happening, knew anything about the driver having a history of drunk driving, neglecting supervision to the point workers are drinking on the job, etc. Is that something that’s at least being ruled out?
At the end of the day, victims and families don’t want some bad guy to blame. They want to see accountability. It could be this all comes down to one reckless individual’s actions. Or, it could be there are multiple parties who have mistakes to answer for. The key is to get as much evidence as possible so the facts can speak for themselves.
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