Pedestrian Injured in Alleged Drunk Driver Accident on Canyon Meadow in San Antonio, TX
Bexar County, TX — December 23, 2025, a woman was injured due to an alleged drunk driver accident shortly before 7:15 p.m. along Canyon Meadow.
According to authorities, a 28-year-old man—who had allegedly been under the influence at the time—was traveling in a southeast bound BMW on Canyon Meadow near the Cedar Meadows intersection when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the BMW struck a pedestrian—a 36-year-old woman. The woman reportedly sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision.
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 read about a pedestrian seriously injured in a neighborhood crash involving suspected intoxication, it highlights something many people overlook: impaired driving doesn’t just pose a threat on highways or late at night—it can put lives at risk on quiet residential streets, in the early evening, when people are simply walking near their homes. If the reports are accurate and the driver was under the influence, then the critical question becomes not just what happened, but how it was allowed to happen.
That’s where Texas dram shop law comes in. If the driver had been drinking beforehand, and an alcohol provider continued serving him despite clear signs of intoxication, that business may share in the responsibility for what followed. It’s not just about punishing bad behavior behind the wheel—it’s about holding accountable those who enabled the danger in the first place.
Pedestrian crashes caused by alleged drunk drivers often follow a chain of preventable decisions, some of which may have been made hours earlier. For the woman who was seriously injured here, understanding the full story—including where the alcohol came from—is a key step toward both accountability and recovery. And under Texas law, that’s a question worth asking.
Three key takeaways:
- Texas dram shop law allows victims to hold alcohol providers accountable if they serve someone who is clearly intoxicated and that person causes serious harm.
- Neighborhood pedestrian crashes involving suspected impairment may point to overservice earlier in the evening—something that should be investigated.
- Victims may have legal options beyond the driver, including the right to explore whether a bar, restaurant, or other provider contributed to the crash through negligent alcohol service.
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