Jose Grimaldo Injured in Suspected Drunk Driver Accident in Celina, TX
Celina, TX — January 5, 2026, Jose Grimaldo was injured in a suspected drunk driver accident at about 6:40 a.m. on State Highway 289.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2017 Ford Explorer was headed north when it rear-ended a 2007 Toyota Tundra that was slowing for traffic control. The impact forced the Toyota into a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Toyota driver Jose Grimaldo, 57, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.
Neither of the other drivers was hurt, but a 17-year-old boy in the Ford suffered minor injuries, the report states.
The Ford driver is suspected of being intoxicated, but he is not facing any charges at this time, according to the report.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Collin County crash.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When I read about incidents like this one, what stands out to me isn’t just what happened, but what’s missing from the conversation. We hear that someone may have been driving under the influence, that injuries occurred and that authorities are looking into it. But rarely do reports ask the next logical question: Where did the suspected drunk driver get their alcohol, and was it provided responsibly?
That’s the kind of question dram shop law is built to answer. In Texas, if a bar, restaurant or other alcohol-serving business continues to serve a visibly intoxicated person, and that individual goes on to hurt someone, the law allows the injured party to pursue accountability; not just from the driver, but from the provider that may have enabled the situation.
It’s not always obvious, but there may be more to this story than people realize. If the driver in question was indeed under the influence, a deeper look at where they had been drinking could be essential. And if a licensed alcohol provider played a role, that matters; not just legally, but for the broader goal of public safety.
Stories like this one remind us that accountability doesn't end at the roadside. It extends to the places and systems that may have helped put an impaired driver behind the wheel in the first place.
Three things worth keeping in mind:
- Dram shop law holds alcohol providers accountable if they overserve a patron who then causes harm. It’s a part of the legal system that many people don’t know exists.
- A full investigation should include not just the crash, but where the alcohol came from, especially if the driver showed signs of obvious intoxication before getting behind the wheel.
- Victims and families may have legal options even if no criminal charges are filed. Texas law allows civil remedies that operate independently from the criminal system.
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