Amarillo, TX — November 22, 2024, Yesenia Coronado and one other were injured following an alleged drunk driver accident at around 4:36 p.m. on I-40.
According to initial details about the accident, it happened in the area of Bolton Street.
Investigators said that 21-year-old Yesenia Coronado was in a Chevy Suburban was traveling northbound along Bolton Street. At the westbound I-40 access road, a Dodge Charger disregarded the light, and the vehicles collided.
As a result of the collision, both Yesenia Coronado and the other driver were seriously injured. Details allege that the driver of the Dodge was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
If it’s true that alcohol was a factor here, folks may think the drunk driver gets charges, and that’s that. In reality, there could be more to the story if evidence shows that driver was unlawfully over-served by a negligent alcohol provider. Let me explain why.
Texas dram shop laws are clear: alcohol providers have a legal duty not to serve alcohol to someone who is obviously intoxicated. If a bar, restaurant, or other establishment ignored this responsibility and continued to serve the Dodge driver before this crash, they may share responsibility for what happened.
Investigating the source of the alcohol is a crucial step in determining the full scope of accountability. These laws aren’t just about addressing a single incident—they exist to encourage safer alcohol service practices and protect the public from preventable harm.
So if authorities haven’t been thorough enough in their investigations, they might be letting a serious wrongdoer off the hook. Taking steps to follow up and make sure all contributing factors have been analyzed here will help ensure there is full accountability for the crash.
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