Potter County, TX — July 13, 2025, Denise Juarez and Alexander Perales were injured due to an alleged drunk driver accident just after 4:15 a.m. on Grand Street.

According to authorities, 30-year-old Denise Juarez and 34-year-old Alexander Perales were traveling in a northbound Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on South Grand Street in the vicinity south of the Southeast 3rd Avenue intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, a southbound Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck failed to safely maintain its lane of travel. It apparently veered left of center, entering the northbound lane of the street. A head-on collision consequently took place between two pickup trucks. According to reports, the man who had been behind the wheel of the southbound pickup had been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the wreck.

Juarez reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. Perales suffered minor injuries, as well, reports state. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

One of the most important but often overlooked questions in cases like this is, “Where did the driver get their alcohol?” When someone veers into an oncoming lane and seriously injures others—and it's confirmed that alcohol was involved—it’s not just a matter of what happened behind the wheel. It’s also worth asking whether someone else contributed by serving that person when they were already clearly intoxicated.

Texas law recognizes that responsibility for a drunk driving crash doesn’t always begin and end with the driver. In some cases, a bar, restaurant, or other alcohol provider plays a role by continuing to serve someone who’s obviously impaired. If that happened here, it’s not just a legal technicality—it’s a failure that may have helped put innocent people in harm’s way.

It’s not always easy to trace the source of the alcohol, especially in the early days of an investigation. But uncovering that link can make a real difference for those who’ve been hurt, both in terms of understanding how the crash happened and holding all responsible parties accountable. That kind of accountability often doesn’t happen unless someone steps forward to ask the right questions.

At first glance, this may look like a straightforward DWI case. But when serious injuries are involved and alcohol is confirmed, it’s worth taking a closer look at where the drinking took place—and whether someone had a legal duty to step in before the keys ever left the table.

Three things to keep in mind:

1. If a bar or alcohol provider overserved the driver before this crash, Texas dram shop law may allow the injured parties to seek accountability.
2. Serious drunk driving crashes often involve more than just a driver’s bad decision—alcohol service practices can play a major role.
3. The law provides tools that many people don’t realize exist—tools that can help uncover answers and accountability after a crash involving alcohol.