Menard Man, 1 Injured in Alleged Drunk Driver Accident on U.S. 190 in McCulloch County, TX
McCulloch County, TX — December 24, 2024, a Menard man and another were injured following an alleged drunk driver accident at 12:35 p.m. on U.S. Highway 190.
Authorities said that the accident took place in the area of Private Road 503 a few miles south of Brady.
According to officials, a 33-year-old Menard man was in a Chevy Equinox going southbound along U.S. 190. While doing so, a Chevy Avalanche going northbound in the southbound lanes. As a result, the vehicles collided. The Menard man sustained serious injuries while the Avalanche driver's injuries were minor.
Authorities allege that the Avalanche driver was under the influence of alcohol when the accident happened. No further information can be confirmed.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
If the allegations that a driver was drunk are true, people may think that makes the situation open-and-shut. In reality, it can make things a lot more challenging. One thing to consider is if the alleged drunk driver had been unlawfully over-served by an alcohol provider. Simply put, negligent alcohol providers can be held accountable following a serious accident like this. Potential consequences can include criminal investigations, fines, suspended licenses, and liability for the resulting injuries.
Unfortunately, this is an area of the law that rarely gets the attention it deserves. I've handled hundreds of cases against negligent alcohol providers for their role in a serious accident. Many times, those providers were only held accountable following our investigations. Authorities had already moved on to other responsibilities after they charged the drunk drivers. That means situations like this are sometimes left incomplete unless victims take steps to ensure there are thorough independent investigations that pick up where authorities left off. It could be that evidence shows there's more to this situation, as well.
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