Wilson County, TX — May 10, 2025, Geneieve Martinez, Vincent Rodriguez Jr., and two others were injured in a car accident at around 9:38 p.m. along Plum Street.

Preliminary information from officials say the crash took place off the corner of the Plum Street and 4th Street intersection.

According to investigators, Geneieve Martinez, Vincent Rodriguez, and one other were in a Ford Escape going westbound. A Ford F-150 was going eastbound when it crashed with the Escape. As a result of the collision, Geneieve Martinez was reportedly seriously injured. Vincent Rodriguez, the other Escape passenger, and the F-150 driver reportedly had minor injuries.

Authorities alleged that the F-150 driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time. Charges are not confirmed.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When I see accidents like this one, I often find myself thinking less about the crash itself and more about the moments leading up to it—those unseen decisions that rarely make the headlines. Authorities believe alcohol may have been a factor here, which leads to a vital but under-asked question: Where did the alleged drunk driver get their alcohol, and should someone have stopped serving them?

That’s not just speculation—it’s a matter of legal accountability. Texas law allows for alcohol providers to be held responsible if they over-serve someone who’s obviously intoxicated. It’s a safeguard built into the law because we recognize that alcohol service must go hand-in-hand with public safety. If someone left a bar or restaurant so impaired they couldn’t safely drive, that establishment may have failed in their legal duty to cut them off.

What makes these situations even more challenging is how often these possibilities go unexplored. Law enforcement may document alcohol involvement at the scene, but they’re rarely in a position to trace that impairment back to its source. Without a deeper look into where the drinking occurred and whether over-service played a role, a big part of the picture remains hidden—and so do some of the options available to the injured.

So while it’s natural to focus on injuries and fault in the immediate aftermath, there’s usually more to consider. When alcohol may have contributed to a crash, it’s worth asking whether someone else should be held accountable—not instead of the driver, but alongside them.

Three key takeaways:

1. Texas law provides a legal path for negligent alcohol providers to be held accountable if they over-serve obviously intoxicated patrons.
2. Investigations rarely look into where a drunk driver was drinking unless someone makes the effort to pursue that information.
3. Accountability can extend beyond a single alleged wrongdoer to ensure all responsible parties face appropriate consequences.