Louis Cummins Killed in Suspected Drunk Driver Accident near Navasota, TX
Grimes County, TX — July 25, 2025, Louis Cummins was killed in a suspected drunk driver accident at about 6:30 p.m. on State Highway 105.
Authorities said a westbound 2006 Ford F-150 collided with an eastbound 2017 Ford Fusion on the rainy highway east of Navasota.
Fusion driver Louis Cummins, 37, of Brenham was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to authorities.
The pickup driver, who also was injured in the crash, reportedly had been driving before the collision, according to a preliminary accident report.
No charges have been filed in the Grimes County crash at this time, the report states.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the 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. It’s natural for people to focus on the driver who’s suspected of being impaired, but in my experience, that’s often just part of the story. If alcohol was involved, another key question is whether someone else — like a bar, restaurant or store — played a role in allowing that driver to get behind the wheel in the first place.
One of the most important but often overlooked questions in cases like this is, “Where did the driver get their alcohol?” In Texas, dram shop law exists precisely to address situations where an alcohol provider overserves a visibly intoxicated customer who then goes on to harm others. It’s not about shifting blame; it’s about identifying all the contributing factors so the full chain of accountability is understood. Without that investigation, it’s possible that a business that violated the law could go unnoticed and unaddressed.
It may be surprising, but in many drunk driving crash investigations, authorities lack the resources and support necessary to track down where the alcohol came from. That’s where civil investigations can fill in the gaps. The law offers tools that many people don’t know they can use, and when they’re applied, it can lead to safer communities and prevent future harm.
Key takeaways:
- Dram shop law allows families to investigate whether a bar, restaurant or store overserved a visibly intoxicated driver.
- A thorough investigation can uncover contributing factors that criminal cases alone might not address.
- Many people are unaware that legal remedies may exist beyond pursuing charges against the driver.
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