Corpus Christi, TX — June 25, 2025, Robert Kuzma and one other were injured following an alleged drunk driver accident at around 5:25 a.m. on SPID.
Preliminary information from authorities said that the crash took place in the area of the South Padre Island Drive (Highway 358) and Paul Jones Avenue intersection.
According to officials, 56-year-old Robert Kuzma was going southeast along the highway in a Chevy Silverado. A Hyundai Accent was going the wrong direction on the same lanes. As a result, the vehicles collided.
Robert Kuzma reportedly had non-life-threatening injuries while the alleged wrong-way driver had reportedly serious injuries. Authorities allege that the wrong-way driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time. They recommended a charge for DWI.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When I see reports of a wrong-way driver crashing into someone early in the morning, and authorities allege alcohol was involved, I can’t help but wonder about the hours leading up to that moment. If someone got behind the wheel traveling the wrong direction on a highway, that raises important questions—not just about the driver’s choices, but potentially about where they had been drinking and who served them.
Texas law recognizes that in some cases, the responsibility for a crash involving an intoxicated driver may also extend to an alcohol provider—especially if that person was obviously intoxicated when they were served. That’s the kind of question dram shop law is built to answer. It’s not about assumptions; it’s about understanding the full picture of how a serious incident like this came to happen.
A crash like this shouldn’t be treated as a closed matter the moment someone is charged. Especially if alcohol was a factor, it’s essential to investigate whether others played a role in allowing that driver onto the road in such a dangerous state.
Key takeaways:
- Wrong-way crashes with suspected intoxication warrant a closer look at where the drinking took place.
- If an alcohol provider over-served an obviously intoxicated person, dram shop law allows victims to pursue accountability.
- Investigating what happened before the crash is just as important as understanding the crash itself.
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