Brazoria County, TX — August 8, 2024, three people were injured following a car versus pedestrian accident at around 9:00 p.m. along Masters Road.
Authorities said in preliminary statements that the accident happened in the area of North Masters Road and Dogwood Street.
According to officials, a 19-year-old Manvel woman and a 20-year-old Houston man were on foot in front of a Ford Edge that was parked along southbound lanes of Masters. An approaching Jeep Compass reportedly left its lane and crashed into the Ford, pushing it into the two pedestrians. The pedestrians were seriously injured as a result. The driver of the Jeep reportedly had moderate injuries.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Authorities allege the Jeep driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time. If that’s true, was the driver coming from a local bar or some similar establishment? Something that too often goes overlooked is that these accidents can involve alcohol providers who illegally over-served the intoxicated driver, and they, too, can be responsible. Whether it’s through criminal investigations, fines, license suspensions, or liability for the resulting injuries, alcohol providers can also be brought to account for their role in a serious accident.
The reason this often slips through the cracks, though, is that authorities don’t often see it as a high priority. They simply put all of their focus on the intoxicated drivers and move on. Meanwhile, not only could there be an accomplice yet to face any kind of consequences, but there could be a negligent alcohol provider continuing to put the community at risk because no one bothered holding them accountable. Could that be happening here, or have authorities been more thorough?
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