Jasmine Batiste Killed, 1 Injured in Alleged Drunk Driver Accident in Beaumont, TX
Beaumont, TX — September 14, 2025, Jasmine Batiste was killed and one was injured in an alleged drunk driver accident at 1:05 a.m. on Washington Boulevard.
According to initial details about the accident, it happened in the area of the Washington Boulevard and South 5th Street intersection.
Investigators said that 19-year-old Jasmine Batiste was in a Kia Forte traveling along the roadway. It appears that a 47-year-old in a Dodge Ram crashed into the Kia. As a result, Jasmine Batiste was killed.
Authorities allege that the Dodge driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time, and they recommended a charge for intoxication manslaughter.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
If the allegations are true and alcohol played a role in this crash, there’s a critical next question that often gets overlooked: Where did the alcohol come from, and was it served responsibly? That may sound like an unnecessary concerns, considering there could be an alleged drunk driver who needs to be held accountable. However, this question recognizes that an accomplice may also be responsible for what happened.
Texas law recognizes that when a person is served alcohol while obviously intoxicated, the consequences don’t end at the door of the bar or restaurant. If a provider negligently over-serves someone and that person later causes a deadly wreck, the establishment may share responsibility for contributing to those deadly conditions. Not only is this an important step for accountability, but it can also help make the roads safer and prevent future accidents.
So if authorities only focus on an alleged drunk driver here, they could be overlooking crucial details. Extending the investigations beyond the crash scene can help ensure all parties responsible for this young woman's death face appropriate consequences.
Key Takeaways:
- If alcohol is confirmed, it’s important to investigate whether the driver was unlawfully overserved by a bar, restaurant, or similar establishment.
- Texas law allows negligent alcohol providers to be held accountable when they contribute to serious or fatal crashes.
- Dram shop investigations can uncover additional accountability that criminal charges against a driver alone may not address.
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