San Jacinto County, TX — October 24, 2025, five children were injured in an alleged drunk driver accident at about 7:30 p.m. on F.M. 3081 southeast of Waverly.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a northbound 2018 Ram 3500 rear-ended a 2013 Lincoln Navigator that was slowing to make a right turn near Young Road.
Five children in the Lincoln were seriously injured in the crash, according to the report, while driver Amanda Beaird, 33, and another woman in the front seat were not hurt. There was an 11-year-old girl, two 10-year-old boys, a 7-year-old girl and a 6-year-old girl in the SUV.
The Ram driver, who was not injured, was charged with intoxication assault and failure to stop and render aid after the crash, the report states.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the San Jacinto 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, especially when multiple children are seriously hurt and alcohol is allegedly involved. We often focus, understandably, on the driver’s decisions in that moment. But there’s another layer that rarely gets the same attention: where the alcohol came from, and whether someone else had a legal duty to step in before that driver ever got behind the wheel.
If reports are correct and the driver now faces intoxication assault charges, then it’s reasonable to ask whether an alcohol provider — like a bar, restaurant or other business — overserved someone who was clearly intoxicated. Under Texas dram shop law, that kind of conduct isn’t just irresponsible, it’s actionable. Families affected by drunk driving crashes may have the right to hold an alcohol provider accountable, if evidence shows they played a role in enabling that person to drive impaired.
That kind of accountability matters, especially in cases where children are among the injured. It’s not always obvious, but there may be more to this story than people realize. It’s not just about punishing someone for what happened. It’s about understanding who contributed to the risk in the first place and whether steps could have been taken to prevent it.
Three key points to consider:
- One of the most important but often overlooked questions in cases like this is, “Where did the driver get their alcohol?” If it came from a licensed provider, Texas law allows families to pursue accountability beyond just the driver.
- Dram shop cases aren’t about assigning blame for its own sake. They’re about uncovering whether overservice played a role and ensuring that all responsible parties are held accountable.
- Many families don’t realize the law gives them tools to investigate these questions, even when criminal charges are already filed. A thorough inquiry can reveal facts that criminal cases often leave out.
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