Tarrant County, TX — January 18, 2026, one person was injured due to an alleged drunk driver accident shortly after 2:00 a.m. along Ramey Avenue.

According to authorities, 28-year-old woman who had allegedly been under the influence at the time was driving a motor vehicle at the Ramey Avenue and Stalcup Road intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that the vehicle was involved in a collision with another vehicle at the intersection. The person who had been in the second vehicle reportedly sustained serious injuries due to the wreck; they were transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment.

The 28-year-old woman was arrested, reports state, and authorities have recommended Intoxication Assault charges against her.

Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When I see a report of a serious crash in the early morning hours involving suspected intoxication, I think about how these incidents often follow a pattern—one that starts long before the crash itself. According to reports, the driver in this case was under the influence and caused a collision that seriously injured another person. At 2:00 a.m., that’s not just a matter of poor driving—it may be the result of hours of drinking earlier in the night.

That’s why one of the most important questions to ask is: Where was the driver drinking, and should someone have stopped serving her? Under Texas dram shop law, alcohol providers—like bars, restaurants, and clubs—can be held accountable if they serve someone who is already clearly intoxicated and that person later causes serious harm. The law recognizes that responsibility doesn’t stop at the edge of the bar—it extends to those who put impaired drivers on the road.

For the person who was seriously injured in this crash, accountability may not end with the driver. If overservice played a role, they may have the right to seek answers—and justice—from others involved. That’s not just about legal options; it’s about uncovering the full story of how the crash happened and who may have helped set it in motion.

Three key takeaways:

• Texas dram shop law allows injured individuals to pursue accountability if an alcohol provider overserved someone who was clearly intoxicated.
• Early-morning crashes involving suspected drunk drivers often follow a pattern of excessive alcohol consumption that may have occurred at a bar or similar venue.
• Victims may have legal options beyond the driver, including the right to investigate whether negligent alcohol service contributed to the crash.