Marisol Tinoco-Carillo Killed, Armando Almeida Jr. Injured in Car Accident in Fort Worth, TX
(Update December 12, 2024): Authorities have identified the pedestrian killed in this car accident as Marisol Tinoco-Carillo, 32, of White Settlement. Another driver who was injured in the accident was identified as Armando Almeida Jr., who was in a Chevy Silverado. Police also have arrested a man driving a Chevy Tahoe on charges of intoxicated manslaughter with a vehicle in connection with the crash.
Fort Worth, TX — December 8, 2024, one person was killed in a car accident about 2 a.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstate 35W.
The unidentified pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near East Vickery Boulevard, according to authorities.
The pedestrian died after being transported to a local hospital, authorities said.
Police did not release any further information about the accident or the vehicle that struck the pedestrian.
No citations or charges have been reported at this time.
The crash is still being investigated, according to authorities.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
If the allegations here are true, and there was an intoxicated driver responsible for this accident, these charges are no doubt a step toward ensuring there's accountability for what happened here. But would charging an intoxicated driver really address everything that led to this accident? If investigations show that the driver was drunk, there could be a negligent alcohol provider who also needs to be held accountable for their role in the accident.
Simply put, bars, liquor stores, restaurants, and other alcohol providers who over-serve someone that is obviously intoxicated can potentially face criminal investigations, fines, suspended licenses, and liability for deaths or injuries caused by the intoxication. Where most people just put all of the focus on drunk drivers, Texas law provides avenues through which victims and families can ensure all parties responsible for their hardships face the appropriate consequences.
It could be that there were no negligent alcohol providers involved here, or it could be that authorities have already investigated this possibility thoroughly. Having handled hundreds of alcohol-related accident cases, though, I've seen too many examples of negligent alcohol providers escaping consequences simply because no one bothered looking for them. It would be unfortunate if this turned into a similar situation.
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