3 Injured in Possible Drunk Driver Accident on SPID in Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi, TX — February 1, 2025, three people were injured in a possible drunk driver accident sometime in the night hours along South Padre Island Drive.
According to authorities, an orange passenger vehicle was traveling eastbound on South Padre Island Drive approaching the South Staples Street intersection when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that, allegedly because the driver was intoxicated, the passenger vehicle neglected to stop for the red light, entering the intersection at an apparently unsafe time. This resulted in a collision between the orange passenger vehicle and an SUV that had been traveling northbound on Staples.
Reports state that three people suffered injuries of unknown severity, though they were described as non-life-threatening. The 25-year-old who had been behind the wheel of the orange car was allegedly taken into custody for DWI.
Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When authorities suspect impairment played a role in a crash, it’s important to ask not just what happened, but why. In this case, officials allege that the driver of the orange passenger vehicle was under the influence when they ran a red light, leading to a collision that injured multiple people. While it’s not yet clear whether alcohol, another substance, or a combination of both was involved, it’s still important to determine how the driver ended up in that condition before getting behind the wheel.
If alcohol was a factor, one key question is whether the driver had been drinking at a bar, restaurant, or other establishment beforehand. Texas law prohibits alcohol providers from serving someone who is obviously intoxicated. If a business continued serving the driver despite clear signs of impairment, they could share responsibility for the crash under Texas dram shop law. These laws exist to ensure that alcohol providers serve responsibly and don’t contribute to preventable harm.
Holding all responsible parties accountable is critical. The driver may face criminal charges, but if an alcohol provider contributed to their impairment, they should also be held accountable. Without consequences, there’s little incentive for businesses to follow the law and prevent overservice. A thorough investigation into where the driver was before the crash and whether the law was followed is necessary to ensure that everyone who played a role in this incident is identified and held responsible.
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