Upshur County, TX — December 8, 2025, a woman was injured in a pedestrian versus alleged drunk driver accident just before 12:00 midnight on S.H. 300.

According to authorities, the accident occurred in a construction zone on State Highway 300 in the vicinity northwest of the Dove Road intersection.

Officials indicate that a woman who had been on foot was struck by a southeast bound Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck with a trailer in tow that had failed to safely maintain its lane of travel. The woman reportedly sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision.

The Silverado attempted to flee the scene, reports state, the 50-year-old man who had been behind the wheel failing to stop and render aid of any sort to the victim. He had allegedly been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. Authorities have recommended charges of Intoxication Assault with a Vehicle and Failure to Stop and Render aid in a Collision Involving Serious Bodily Injury against him.

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 being seriously hurt in a construction zone—especially late at night and involving a driver who allegedly fled the scene under the influence—it’s a stark reminder of how dangerous the road becomes when responsibility breaks down. According to reports, this driver not only failed to maintain his lane but also failed to stop and help after hitting someone. But even that may not be the full story.

If the driver was indeed under the influence at the time, it raises a critical question: Where had he been drinking, and did someone allow him to leave in that condition? Texas dram shop law allows injured victims to hold alcohol providers accountable if they serve someone who is clearly intoxicated and that person goes on to cause harm. It’s not just about what happened in the construction zone—it’s about whether the danger could have been prevented hours earlier by cutting someone off when the signs were obvious.

Pedestrian crashes involving alleged intoxication and hit-and-run behavior are especially troubling because they often point to deeper failures—not only of individual judgment, but potentially of commercial responsibility. For the woman who was injured here, the road to recovery may include more than just physical healing. It may involve uncovering who contributed to the driver’s condition and whether this entire event could have been avoided with a single, responsible decision.

Three key takeaways:

• Texas dram shop law allows accountability when an alcohol provider overserves a visibly intoxicated person who later causes injury.
• Late-night pedestrian crashes involving impaired drivers may indicate overservice at a bar, restaurant, or similar establishment earlier in the evening.
• Victims may have legal options beyond the driver, including the right to investigate whether a business contributed to the crash through irresponsible alcohol service.