Harris County, TX — October 22, 2025, a pedestrian was injured in an alleged drunk driver accident just before 10:30 p.m. along the I-10 eastbound service road.

According to authorities, a 56-year-old man was on foot at the East Freeway eastbound service road and Freeport Boulevard intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that that man was struck by an eastbound Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck being driven by a 30-year-old man who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time. The pedestrian reportedly sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When I read about incidents like this one, what stands out to me isn’t just what happened, but what’s missing from the conversation—specifically, how someone who was allegedly impaired ended up behind the wheel in the first place. We often focus on the aftermath, but understanding what led up to that moment can be just as important, especially when alcohol is involved.

One of the most important but often overlooked questions in cases like this is, “Where did the driver get their alcohol?” If the allegations about intoxication are accurate, it’s worth asking whether a bar, restaurant, or other alcohol provider contributed to this event by continuing to serve someone who was already obviously intoxicated. Texas law allows injured people—and their families—to explore this possibility through what’s known as a dram shop claim. These laws exist not just to hold individuals accountable, but also to make sure those who profit from alcohol service do so responsibly.

I keep coming back to how easily this kind of situation can fall through the cracks. If no one looks into where the alcohol came from, there’s a chance a business that overserved a dangerous customer will continue operating the same way—putting others at risk. That’s not just a legal issue; it’s a public safety concern.

Here are three things to keep in mind:

1. Dram shop law is designed to uncover whether a licensed alcohol provider played a role by overserving someone who was clearly intoxicated.
2. Police investigations may confirm intoxication, but they often don’t extend to tracing where the alcohol was served—civil law can fill that gap.
3. The law offers tools that many people don’t know they can use, especially when they’re trying to make sense of what happened and who might be responsible.