Pedestrian Injured in Alleged Drunk Driver Accident on Sleepy Hollow Trail in Southlake, TX

Tarrant County, TX — December 18, 2025, a pedestrian was injured in an alleged drunk driver accident just before 8:30 p.m. along Sleepy Hollow Trail.

According to authorities, a 23-year-old man was on foot at the Sleepy Hollow Trail and Oak Lane intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that the pedestrian was struck by an eastbound Lexus occupied by a 75-year-old man who had allegedly been under the influence of alcohol at the time. Authorities have recommended charges of Driving While Intoxicated and Intoxication Assault against him, reports state.

The man 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 a pedestrian being seriously injured in a neighborhood street collision involving suspected intoxication, I’m reminded that drunk driving isn’t just a highway issue—it can turn up anywhere, even in the quietest parts of town. According to reports, this crash happened around 8:30 in the evening, a time when many people are simply walking their neighborhoods or returning home. When an impaired driver is involved, the risks are magnified, and the consequences are often life-changing.

If alcohol played a role in this incident, a critical question becomes: Where did the driver get his alcohol, and was he served when he was already clearly intoxicated? That’s where Texas dram shop law comes in. It allows injured parties to hold alcohol providers accountable if they overserve a visibly intoxicated person who then causes harm. This accountability exists for a reason—because the chain of responsibility doesn’t always end with the person behind the wheel.

Pedestrian crashes involving alleged drunk driving deserve a full investigation, not just into the scene itself, but into the hours leading up to it. If a bar, restaurant, or social host continued serving someone who was no longer fit to drive, they may have played a role in the outcome. For the person who was seriously hurt, understanding every factor that contributed to the crash may be an important step toward justice and recovery.

Three key takeaways:

• Texas dram shop law holds alcohol providers accountable if they overserve someone who is clearly intoxicated and that person later causes injury.
• Pedestrian crashes involving suspected impairment—especially in residential areas—may indicate that the driver had been drinking earlier that evening.
• Victims may have legal options beyond the driver, including the right to investigate whether an alcohol-serving business contributed to the incident through overservice.