Dallas Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident on Hardy Oak Boulevard in San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX -- March 27, 2022, a Dallas man was killed due to an accident where a three-wheeler crashed along Hardy Oak Boulevard.
Authorities reported that the crash took place at around 8:20 p.m. along Hardy Oak Boulevard near Proton Road.
Officials said that a 49-year-old Dallas man was on a Slingshot three-wheeler was southbound on Hardy Oak. The vehicle may have bottomed out before then losing control and running off-road where it hit a fence.
The rider sustained fatal injuries in the crash. In reports, authorities included a .163 BAC result, but additional details are unavailable at this time.
Commentary on Dallas Man Motorcycle Accident on Hardy Oak in San Antonio
It's obviously serious anytime authorities bring up alcohol, but there are a few things folks should keep in mind reading those concerning claims. For one, it's unclear what the actual cause of the crash was. For all we know, investigations could show the feature or defect of the road which made the vehicle bottom out was a known issue that the city failed to address. That's absolutely worth considering. But if alcohol was a factor, that, too, can result in unique legal consequences families need to be prepared for.
Specifically, when alcohol leads to a crash, it's important to find out where the alcohol came from. This is due to dram shop law says. which says that an alcohol provider who over-serves an obviously intoxicated person can be liable for damages resulting from that intoxication. A business benefiting off of illegal actions which lead to someone's death should be worth appropriate consequences, right? Experience has shown how Dram shop is an effective punishment while also being an important tool for assisting victims and families.
Again, I can't say if any of that was or wasn't a factor here, but my main concern is people may be quick to simply write off this man's death. Even months later, though, there could be important information for independent investigators to bring to light. If nothing else, ensuring the victim's loved ones are getting the full story may reason enough to look into these events more thoroughly.
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