Austin, TX — December 15, 2024, Juan Melesio was killed following an alleged DWI accident at around 6:49 a.m. along East Riverside Drive.
Authorities said in preliminary statements that the accident occurred in the area of Burton Drive, just east of I-35.
According to authorities, 47-year-old Juan Melesio was on foot at the time in the area of Riverside Drive. Due to events which have not been specified at this time, a vehicle struck Melesio. As a result, Juan Melesio was killed.
The driver involved is accused of being intoxicated at the time of the accident. Authorities report charging the driver for DWI. No further information is available.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
One thing authorities didn’t specify here is if the alleged intoxicated driver was intoxicated due to drugs or alcohol. Believe it or not, this can make a huge difference, since alcohol-related accidents often involve more than one wrongdoer. For example, if an intoxicated driver was unlawfully over-served by an alcohol provider, such as a bar, liquor store, or restaurant, that alcohol provider can potentially face criminal investigations, fines, suspended licenses, and liability for resulting injuries or deaths.
Too often, though, negligent alcohol provider slip through the cracks. Authorities can become so focused on an intoxicated driver’s actions that they forget to complete their investigations. At the end of the day, if multiple wrongdoers contributed to a family’s hardships, they all should answer for those actions. Maybe there was only one person here who ultimately needs to face consequences, but there should be evidence to clearly say that one way or the other.
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