San Antonio, TX — November 28, 2025, six children were injured in a drunk driver accident at about 2 a.m. in the 8200 block of Binz Engleman Road.

Authorities said a Ford Explorer was heading east near Maiden Way when it veered off the road and hit a utility pole.

Six children were injured in the crash, according to authorities, including an 11-year-old girl who was hospitalized in critical condition.

Two 12-year-old girls suffered serious injuries, authorities said, while three boys — ages 2, 4 and 7 — suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The 4-year-old boy was treated and released to relatives.

The driver was arrested on multiple felony charges, including six counts of intoxication assault, according to authorities. Her blood alcohol content was above the legal limit and she also tested positive for drugs.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Bexar County crash at this time.

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; namely, how someone became so impaired that they ended up behind the wheel with six children in the vehicle. We hear about the driver’s arrest and the injuries to those kids, and rightfully so, but we rarely hear about the events before the crash. Where was this driver coming from? Who, if anyone, served her alcohol? And could that have been prevented?

One of the most important but often overlooked questions in cases like this is, “Where did the driver get their alcohol?” If she was visibly intoxicated and still continued to be served, Texas law may hold the alcohol provider accountable. That’s the kind of question dram shop law is built to answer. It exists not just to punish wrongdoing, but to provide a legal remedy for victims and their families when a bar or other provider contributes to a drunk driving crash through clear overservice.

Crashes like this one often leave families and communities with more questions than answers. And while the criminal process may address the driver’s actions, it rarely explores the broader context, especially the role of a bar, restaurant or other provider that may have enabled this behavior. That’s why a separate investigation into potential overservice isn’t just helpful; it’s necessary.

Key Takeaways:

• Texas dram shop law holds alcohol providers accountable if they overserve someone who is obviously intoxicated, and that person goes on to cause harm.
• When alcohol is involved in a serious crash, especially one with multiple injuries, it’s worth asking where the driver was drinking and whether they should have been cut off.
• Many families don’t realize that beyond the criminal case, the law offers tools to help them find out what really happened, and to hold all responsible parties accountable.