Daniel De Teso Injured in Auto Accident on Beaver Rd in Kerr County, TX
Kerr County, TX — June 23, 2022, 61-year-old Daniel De Teso was injured in a single-vehicle accident on Beaver Road in Kerr County.
According to reports the incident happened around 7:20 p.m. on Beaver Rd near Indian Creek Road. Preliminary investigation suggests De Teso was driving a Ford F-150 pickup truck west on Beaver when he lost control and drifted off the road to the right. The pickup then crashed into a tree and spun back into the roadway.
De Teso suffered serious injuries in the crash and was taken to a hospital. Investigators believe he was under the influence of alcohol and collected blood samples for testing.
No further information is currently available.
Commentary on Daniel De Teso Accident in Kerr County
If blood tests confirm the victim was intoxicated as police suspect, some may not think that means much one way or the other except maybe to charge him. However, it could mean there are other considerations.
For one thing, charges won't help the victim get back on his feet. Any DWI crash victim, even the suspected drunk driver, deserves whatever assistance they can get with the often-hard road to recovery. Moreover, despite how harsh people can be toward drunk drivers there are times where their accidents aren't solely their fault. That's why it's important to know about Texas dram shop law.
Under dram shop law, licensed alcohol providers who over-serve an obviously intoxicated person may be liable for injuries he causes or suffers while under the influence. Thanks to dram shop claims DWI accident victims--including the drivers--can seek much-needed help and negligent businesses face serious consequences for endangering their customers and the public. Not every DWI crash starts with a dram violation, but the source of the alcohol is an important detail to learn when it may have caused injuries.
Despite the value and importance of dram shop law, though, police don't invest many resources in tracking down bars that break it. It's often better to seek proof of over-service independently with the help of experienced allies. Armed with evidence like receipts, security footage, and witness statements, many people successfully hold negligent alcohol providers accountable for the damage they helped cause.
