Robert Hinson and one other person were injured in an accused drunk driver accident on U.S. 287 at roughly 5:19 a.m.
According to preliminary reports, the collision occurred around where U.S. 287 and Business Highway 287 divide southeast of the city.
It appears that 70-year-old Robert Hinson was driving a Toyota Tundra southeast on US 287. An Audi struck Hinson’s car from behind, forcing the Tundra to veer across the median and topple. Hinson had serious injuries as a result of the crash, whereas the other motorist suffered only mild injuries.
Authorities believe the Audi driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time. If that’s the case, most people assume the driver will face charges and that’s it. When these occurrences are handled properly, there may be a lot more to the narrative. This is because many alcohol-related incidents involved people who were illegally overserved by an alcohol provider, and that business may be held liable for their role in the crash.
Simply simply, it is prohibited in Texas for bars and other similar places to overserve anyone who are clearly intoxicated. If they do, they risk facing criminal charges, penalties, license suspensions, and accountability for any injuries that ensue. However, when the focus is solely on the intoxicated drivers, these places are frequently let off the hook. It’s one of the reasons I’ve rarely seen authorities take action to hold alcohol providers accountable, despite the fact that I’ve handled hundreds of cases involving negligent providers.
It’s possible that officials have been more thorough here. However, people should never take such things for granted. Obtaining accurate answers frequently necessitates independent investigations outside police efforts. It is certainly wouldn’t be unusual if the same proved true here.
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