Doriana Arellano, 1 Other Injured in Possible Drunk Driver Accident in Keller, TX
Keller, TX — January 24, 2025, Doriana Arellano and a child were injured in a possible drunk driver accident at about 7:55 p.m. on U.S. Route 377/Denton Highway.
Authorities said a 2012 Ford Explorer rear-ended a 2021 Kia Forte that was slowing down near Kroger Road. The collision also forced one of those vehicles into a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado.
Kia passenger Doriana Arellano and a 3-year-old boy in the car suffered suspected serious injuries in the crash, authorities said.
No other injuries were reported.
The Ford driver, who is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, was charged with intoxication assault, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the crash at this time.
Commentary
When a driver is suspected of being under the influence in a crash like this, it raises an important question: Where did they get their alcohol, and was it served responsibly?
Police have already filed intoxication assault charges against the driver, which suggests they believe alcohol played a role. But more often than not, the investigation stops there. What’s frequently overlooked is whether a bar or restaurant served the driver while they were already obviously intoxicated.
Under Texas dram shop law, alcohol providers can be held accountable if they break the law by overserving an intoxicated patron who then causes harm. If alcohol did play a role in this wreck, it’s critical to investigate where the driver had been drinking and whether the provider followed the law.
Getting those answers isn’t just about accountability: it’s about making sure alcohol providers take their responsibility seriously to help prevent more crashes like this in the future.
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