Dallas, TX — October 27, 2024, three people were injured following a possible drunk driver accident at around 1:33 a.m. on Ferguson Road.
Preliminary information about the accident says that the crash happened in the area of Ferguson Road and St. Francis Avenue.
According to authorities, a 20-year-old man and a 33-year-old man were in a Ford Ranger going southbound on Ferguson. A Ford E-250 van was going southbound as well. Details suggest that the van failed to control speed, resulting in a crash with the pickup.
Due to the crash, both occupants of the Ford Ranger sustained serious injuries. A child in the van reportedly had moderate injuries. While further details aren’t confirmed right now, authorities say the driver of the van may have been under the influence of alcohol. Additional details are unavailable.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Since details aren’t confirmed right now, it’s possible evidence will show alcohol wasn’t a factor here. If it was, though, that doesn’t necessarily make things open-and-shut like folks may think. Drunk driving accidents can involve unique challenges, especially at this time of day when there are often negligent alcohol providers who may have also played a role in the accident.
The issue, though, is these negligent alcohol providers tend to slip through the cracks. Despite the fact they can face criminal investigations, fines, and liability when their actions get people hurt, I encounter case after case where the only one looking to see the alcohol providers held accountable is us. Having worked with hundreds of families affected by drunk driving, people don’t want someone to blame. They want accountability. So if alcohol was a factor here, there need to be steps beyond just throwing the book at the driver and calling it a day. The evidence should be allowed to tell the whole story.
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