Woman Injured in Alleged DWI Accident on F.M. 2087 in Longview, TX
Gregg County, TX — January 16, 2025, a woman was injured following an alleged intoxicated driver accident at around 11:39 p.m. along Farm-to-Market 2087.
Initial details about the accident say that it took place along F.M. 2087/Old Kilgore Highway, southwest of Longview.
It appears that a 59-year-old woman was in a Chevy Silverado going southbound along the roadway. While doing so, the Silverado reportedly came to a stop. An approaching GMC Terrain failed to control speed and crashed into the back of the Silverado.
Due to the collision, the woman in the Silverado was seriously injured. No other injuries were reported. It appears the GMC driver is accused of driving drunk, reportedly being over twice the legal limit. Charges were recommended.
Commentary
People tend to think accidents involving alcohol are open-and-shut. Authorities just charge the drunk driver, and that's that, right? Well, there could be more to the story. Investigations also need to look into where that alcohol came from. If an alleged drunk driver is unlawfully over-served by a negligent alcohol provider, that provider can also be held accountable.
Bars, restaurants, liquor stores, and other such establishments expose themselves to consequences when they over-serve people. This can include criminal investigations, fines, suspended licenses, and even liability for the resulting injuries. Too often, though, they get to fly under the radar because authorities tend to move on once there's a driver facing charges.
Simply put, victims and families don't want some bad guy to blame, and they don't want an easy explanation. They want to see accountability. That means ensuring all wrongdoers responsible for an accident face appropriate consequences. Were those steps ever taken here?
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