Travis County, TX — October 18, 2025, a motorcyclist was injured due to an alleged drunk driver accident shortly after 2:45 a.m. along U.S. 183.

According to authorities, a 44-year-old man was traveling on a Harley Davidson on U.S. Highway 183 at Burleson Road when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that a collision occurred between the motorcycle, an Audi being driven by a 36-year-old man who had allegedly been under the influence of alcohol, and a Chevrolet Malibu. The motorcyclist reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. It does not appear that anyone else was hurt.

Authorities have recommended Intoxication Assault charges against the man from the Audi, reports state. 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

If alcohol really was a factor in this early-morning crash, it raises a question that doesn't come up nearly as often as it should: Where was the drinking happening before this driver ever got on the road? A motorcyclist is now seriously hurt, and while charges may be filed against the alleged drunk driver, that still might not be the full story. In cases like this, it's worth asking whether someone else—like an alcohol provider—played a role behind the scenes.

Texas law recognizes that responsibility for a drunk driving crash doesn’t always stop at the person holding the keys. If a bar, restaurant, or other business continued serving alcohol to someone who was already clearly intoxicated, and that person then went out and caused serious harm, the law allows victims to hold that provider accountable too. That’s the essence of dram shop law: it helps uncover and address overservice that might otherwise be overlooked.

In the early hours of the morning—especially around closing time—it’s not uncommon for patrons to be over-served in ways that lead to preventable harm on the road. If a business contributed to the chain of decisions that led to this motorcyclist’s injuries, that’s something the law is specifically designed to examine. It may not be obvious to most people, but a full investigation into where and how this driver became intoxicated could be just as important as what happened at the scene.

When someone gets hurt by an allegedly drunk driver, it’s natural to look at the driver first. But sometimes the more important answers lie just one step further back.

Key Takeaways:

• Texas dram shop law allows injured parties to investigate whether a bar or restaurant overserved a patron who later caused a crash.
• Overservice often happens late at night when staff may be less vigilant or overwhelmed—especially near closing time.
• Many people don’t realize they have legal tools to hold alcohol providers accountable, even if authorities focus solely on the driver.