Brandon Weppler Injured in Alleged Drunk Driver Accident in Victoria, TX
Victoria, TX — September 21, 2025, Brandon Weppler was injured due to an alleged drunk driver accident around 7:00 p.m. on Airline Road.
According to initial details about the accident, the crash happened at the intersection of East Airline Road and Sam Houston Drive.
Investigators said that 50-year-old Brandon Weppler was on a motorcycle going eastbound on Airline Road. A Chevy Trailblazer was going the opposite direction. Authorities say that the Chevy failed to yield, resulting in a collision with Brandon Weppler.
Brandon Weppler was seriously injured due to the accident. No other injuries were reported. Authorities allege that the Chevy driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time. Charges for intoxication assault were recommended.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When I read about incidents like this, I’m reminded that holding a drunk driver accountable is only part of the picture. A serious motorcycle crash where authorities suspect intoxication naturally draws attention to the driver’s condition—but it should also prompt questions about how that driver came to be on the road in that state.
If the allegations of intoxication are true, the next question is whether someone over-served the driver before they got behind the wheel. That’s especially important under Texas law, which recognizes that in some cases, a negligent bar or restaurant may have played a role by serving alcohol to someone who was already obviously intoxicated.
It may not be something the average person thinks about, but dram shop law exists precisely for this kind of situation. It gives injured people a path to find out whether a business contributed to the crash—and if so, to hold them accountable in a way that might prevent future harm.
Key Takeaways:
- If alcohol was a factor, it's important to ask whether the driver was unlawfully over-served by an alcohol provider.
- Texas law allows negligent bars or restaurants to be held accountable if they serve patrons who are obviously intoxicated.
- Dram shop investigations help ensure that all contributors to a serious crash—not just the driver—are held responsible.
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