Jack County, TX — April 7, 2023, Richard Reis and Fritz Hoeflein were killed due to an accident involving an allegedly intoxicated driver along U.S. Highway 281.
Authorities said that the incident happened late Friday near the intersection of U.S. Highway 281 and Highway 114. They say that Richard Reis and Fritz Hoeflein were in a vehicle going southbound on U.S. 281. Another vehicle going northbound apparently failed to yield, resulting in a collision.
Due to the collision, Reis and Hoeflein sustained fatal injuries. Another occupant in their vehicle along with the driver of the other vehicle were taken to hospitals. Authorities say the other driver was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated, and charges are pending investigations.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
If the allegations here prove to be true, then it’s just awful to see yet another fatal crash on Texas roads involving an intoxicated driver. It’s an all too common occurrence on our roads, and it’s important that both the authorities and the public does what they can to prevent these incidents.
Whether it’s advocating for more serious legal consequences, advocating for drug and alcohol programs, investigating bars that over-serve their customers so they can be held liable, encouraging the use of public transit and ride-share services, etc. Whatever led to this fatal crash, it likely won’t be the last time it does so. But there can still be steps taken to help make things right and to help prevent future accidents, even if it’s just one.
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