Longview, TX — March 26, 2023, Nancy Irick sustained fatal injuries and one person was hurt following a car accident along Marshall Avenue.
Authorities said that the accident happened at around 11:00 p.m. along Marshall Avenue in the area of H. G. Mosley Parkway.
According to officials, 84-year-old Nancy Irick was in a Toyota Camry northbound along H. G. Mosley. Irick reportedly had a green light when crossing Marshall. While doing so, a westbound Jeep Grand Cherokee allegedly went through a red light and crashed into Irick’s vehicle.
Irick sustained apparently incapacitating injuries, and details indicate she succumbed to those injuries on April 6. The other driver was said to have incapacitating injuries. While unconfirmed, authorities say believe that driver had been under the influence of alcohol at the time and recommended a charge for intoxication assault. Details about potential charges at this time are unavailable.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
If the allegations here turn out to be true, then it’s just awful to see alcohol take yet another life on Texas roads. It’s all too common, yet I find still not everyone knows what can follow these kinds of accidents. They may understand that the allegedly drunk driver can have their day in court, but what about other factors? For example, was that person drinking at a bar or restaurant? Did the establishment illegally over-serve them? Did their service of alcohol to the driver contribute to the deadly accident? Are they in violation of criminal code or TABC guidelines? Are they subject to penalties, fines, or liability?
One of the reasons drunk driving is a problem is because few ever consider the full extent of the circumstances that can lead to a deadly wreck like this. A driver having their day in court is obviously important, but it may just be one potential factor. Could it be, then, that there’s more to this story, as well?
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