Bicyclist Injured in Possible Drunk Driver Accident on State Highway 6 in Fort Bend County, TX
Fort Bend County, TX — February 18, 2025, a bicyclist was injured in a possible drunk driver accident at about 9:10 p.m. on State Highway 6.
A preliminary accident report indicates a 2008 Ford F-150 was driving east near Ladonia Drive when left its lane and hit a man on a bicycle. The truck kept driving after the crash.
The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man whose name has not been made public, suffered suspected serious injuries in the crash, according to authorities.
The pickup driver, a 68-year-old man, has been charged with failing to stop and render aid, the report states. It also indicates he was driving under the influence of alcohol.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Fort Bend County crash.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a driver drifts out of his lane, hits a bicyclist and keeps going — only for authorities to determine he was intoxicated — it raises an important question: Where did he get his alcohol?
Texas law makes it clear that bars and restaurants aren’t allowed to serve alcohol to someone who is already obviously intoxicated. If a business continued serving this driver past that point, they may share responsibility for the harm that followed.
Dram shop laws exist to hold negligent alcohol providers accountable, not just to help those affected by crashes like this but also to prevent future incidents. A thorough investigation should determine where this driver was drinking and whether an establishment contributed to the events leading up to the crash. Accountability isn’t just about justice in this case: it’s about making sure alcohol providers follow the law so similar crashes don’t happen again.
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