• July 26, 2022

Farmersville, TX — July 1, 2022, 40-year-old Katherine Borden was seriously injured in a single-vehicle accident on Windom Street in Farmersville.

According to reports the incident happened around 9:25 p.m. on Windom near Hale Street. Preliminary investigation suggests Borden was driving a Toyota Corolla south on Windom, approaching Hale, when she lost control and veered into a parked Chevy Colorado on the roadside.

Borden suffered serious injuries in the crash. She reportedly told investigators she had been drinking and didn't know how she ended up colliding with the pickup. Blood samples were collected as part of a DWI investigation.

No further information is currently available.

Commentary on Katherine Borden Accident in Farmersville

If blood tests confirm that the driver was impaired (as her alleged confession would suggest), that may mean she'll face some legal consequences. However, before anyone decides that's the end of the matter there may be other things to consider.

For instance, a local bar or other alcohol vendor might have illegally over-served the victim before her crash. If so, that business might be liable for her injuries under dram shop law and would then have a duty to help her get back on her feet.

That's just one reason of many why comprehensive investigations are so important. Getting people the help they need and deserve is one of the most critical aspects of the law, which understands that someone can make a mistake and still consider whether anyone else should be held accountable as well.

I can't say what role (if any) alcohol played in this wreck, but since the driver reportedly admitted to drinking it seems like a good idea to find out where and how much. Unfortunately, police aren't always thorough enough to get all those details. If an accident like this isn't followed up on by experienced independent investigators, there's no telling if the whole truth will be uncovered or if the victim will get the help she deserves.