Teen Killed On Bicycle By A Drunk Driver in Venus, Texas
Two teens were riding their bikes on the unlit back road in Venus, a town southeast of Fort Worth, last night when a drunk driver hit them both and then sped off. Seventeen year-old Brandon Simmons sustained fatal injuries, while the other teen, Ian French, sustained only minor injuries.
Donald Cassell III, 47, is the man accused of causing the tragic and preventable crash. He is charged with both intoxication manslaughter and failure to stop and render aid.
This is not only an accident involving drunk driving, but also an accident that involves the dangers of bicycling, especially at night on a poorly lit road. Our sympathies go out to Brandon’s family and hope that this is something that we all can learn from.
It is crucial to remember that drinking and driving is never acceptable, and it causes injury and death. In 2007 alone, nearly 13,000 people died in drunk-driving related crashes. This scenario could have been avoided, and the fact that Cassell didn’t offer aid is disturbing. Then there is the matter of the unlit road that the teens were riding on. Both children and adults should remember that riding a bike at night is dangerous, and if for some reason you have to do it, it is always good to be aware of the safety concerns and wear protective and reflective gear.
Information and commentary is provided by Texas Personal injury Lawyer Mark Anderson. The Anderson Law Firm can be reached in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900, in Dallas at 214-327-8000 or toll free across Texas at 1-877-294-1115. If you have questions about a drunk driving accident or questions about a bicycle accident, please fill out a contact form online for a free consultation.
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Posted by: porno | May 28, 2010 8:58 PM
This is great information for all drivers. As an injury attorney myself, I know first hand the effect drunk drivers have on the lives of everyone, including the accident victims left behind. In South Carolina, drunk drivers face up to 25 years in prison, yet just last weekend an infant child fell victim to a drunk driver near Charleston, SC. Educating drivers about the risks and consequences of driving while intoxicated may be the best way to stop these unfortunate accidents.
Posted by: Shelly Leeke | June 17, 2010 3:25 PM