Harris County, TX — June 6, 2025, two people were injured following an alleged drunk driver accident at around 4:59 a.m. along the Northwest Freeway.

Preliminary information about the accident says that the crash happened between Pinemont Drive and Hollister Road along northwest lanes of travel.

According to officials, a pedestrian and a police vehicle were in the area of northwest lanes of the freeway. A Ford Fusion reportedly failed to control speed and crashed into the vehicle and the pedestrian. As a result, the pedestrian and the driver of the police vehicle reportedly sustained serious injuries.

Authorities allege that the Ford Fusion driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time. Additional details are unavailable right now.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When authorities allege the driver responsible for an accident was under the influence of alcohol, it raises a very serious question: Was this preventable before anyone got on the road?

If the Ford Fusion driver was impaired, one of the most important—but often overlooked—issues is whether an alcohol provider over-served that person while they were obviously intoxicated. Texas dram shop law exists precisely for this reason. It requires that alcohol providers stop serving patrons who show signs of obvious intoxication. When that legal responsibility is ignored, the consequences can extend far beyond the bar or restaurant, often reaching people who had no part in the drinking at all.

Unfortunately, this part of the story rarely gets the attention it deserves. Police and emergency responders rightly focus on the immediate scene: the injuries, the driver’s condition, and potential charges. But what frequently remains uninvestigated is where the drinking happened—and whether there could be a local alcohol provider continuing to put the community at risk.

In a case like this, where early morning hours, serious injuries, and suspected intoxication intersect, the real question isn’t just who was behind the wheel—but how they got there in that condition, and who may have helped make it possible.

Three key takeaways:

1. Texas law prohibits alcohol providers from over-serving patrons who are obviously intoxicated—because the danger doesn’t stay confined to one place.
2. Even in high-profile crashes, the role of an alcohol provider is often overlooked unless someone specifically investigates it.
3. When innocent people are seriously hurt, identifying all contributing factors—including over-service—can be key to full accountability.