San Antonio, TX — April 1, 2023, Valeria Sumaya was injured following an alleged intoxicated driver accident just after midnight along March Avenue.
Authorities released information which says the incident happened at 12:05 a.m. in the area of March Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue.
According to details from investigations, 19-year-old Valeria Alexis Sumaya was in a Volkswagen Atlas stopped at a red light on March at Roosevelt. It appears the line turned green, and Samaya attempted to cross the intersection. While doing so, police allege that an oncoming Chevy Trailblazer failed to yield making a left turn, hitting the Volkswagen.
Sumaya had reportedly incapacitating injuries following the crash. The other driver did not have confirmed injuries. Police suspect that driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time and recommended there be charges for intoxication assault. The status of the potential charges is unclear at this time. No further information is available.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Unfortunately, it’s dangerous to be out and about after midnight thanks to how many drunk drivers are out on the road that time of day. If it’s true this incident was alcohol related, it tragically wouldn’t be too surprising. I can’t begin to count how many times families came to me because they or a loved one were hurt by such senseless actions. It doesn’t help a lot of that behavior was aided by the establishment that illegally over-served those drivers. It may surprise people to learn just how many businesses in their community contribute to accidents like this one.
Whether this will end up with a driver behind bars or go so far as to see a local business face serious penalties or even a license suspension will depend on evidence that authorities haven’t yet made public. Hopefully they’re at least working behind the scenes to ensure the victim and their loved ones know all the facts.
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