Randall County, TX — June 13, 2024, Tyler Valentine and a woman were injured due to an alleged drunk driving accident at 12:40 a.m. on South Washington Street.
Authorities said in preliminary statements that the accident happened in the area of F.M. 1541 and West McCormick Road, south of Amarillo.
According to officials, 34-year-old Tyler Edward Valentine was a passenger in an Acura MDX being driven eastbound along McCormick Road. At Washington Street, the vehicle reportedly continued straight through the T-intersection, and it crashed through a sign along the side of the road. As a result, both Valentine and the unidentified woman driving the vehicle reportedly sustained serious injuries.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Authorities reported that alcohol was a factor in the crash. The question is if they’re looking into where the alcohol came from. While people rightfully put a lot of focus on the drivers in these situations, the reality is there is often a negligent alcohol provider who also broke the law. When a bar or similar establishment over-serves someone, and people get hurt, they can face criminal investigations, fines, license suspensions, and even liability for resulting injuries. Yet when people put too much focus on one person, it often means the negligent alcohol providers are let off the hook. Hopefully steps are being taken here to make sure nothing important slips through the cracks.
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