A 21-year-old woman lost her life early Sunday morning after an allegedly intoxicated driver collided with her vehicle head-on. According to San Antonio police, a 34-year-old was driving westbound in the eastbound lanes of I-10 when he struck Anaihi Carcamo’s vehicle. Carcamo was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say the wrong-way driver was allegedly under the influence at the time of the crash and now faces a charge of intoxication manslaughter.
Whenever I hear about a wrong-way crash involving an alleged drunk driver, I always wonder where that driver had been drinking beforehand. Cases like this raise questions about whether a bar or restaurant may have overserved the driver before he got behind the wheel.
Could a Bar or Restaurant Be Held Accountable?
Under Texas dram shop law, establishments that serve alcohol can be held liable if they continue serving someone who is obviously intoxicated, and that person harms someone else. If the driver had been at a bar or restaurant before this crash, investigators should look into whether he showed clear signs of intoxication while being served.
What Evidence Should Be Examined?
To determine whether a bar or restaurant may share liability, investigators should gather receipts, surveillance footage, and witness statements from any establishments the driver visited before the crash. If a business continued serving him despite visible signs of impairment, it could be held responsible under Texas dram shop law. Additionally, toxicology reports and testimony from people who were with the driver before the crash could provide further insight into whether he was overserved.
The Importance of a Thorough Investigation
For those affected by this crash, getting answers is essential. Determining whether the allegedly intoxicated driver was overserved and whether a bar or restaurant played a role in this accident could be a crucial step in ensuring accountability. In my experience, many of these cases involve more details than originally reported.