Harris County, TX — June 14, 2025, Robert Winters was killed due to an alleged drunk driver accident shortly before 11:30 p.m. along Bauman Road.

According to authorities, 66-year-old Robert Winters was traveling in a northbound Chevrolet Lumina on Bauman Road in the vicinity at the Sunnyside Street intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that a northbound Infiniti collided with the rear-end of the Lumina. The impact reportedly caused the Lumina to leave the roadway, coming to a stop in a ditch.

Reports state that Winters incurred critical injuries due to the wreck and was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive immediate treatment. However, he was ultimately unable to overcome the severity of his injuries, having there been declared deceased.

The man who had been behind the wheel of the Infiniti was allegedly under the influence at the time of the wreck and is facing intoxication manslaughter charges, according to reports. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary

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: where the alleged drunk driver had their last drink. That’s the kind of question dram shop law is built to answer.

If reports are correct, it looks like alcohol very likely played a role in this crash. Under Texas dram shop law, when a patron is clearly intoxicated and continues to be served, the alcohol provider can be held partially responsible—alongside the driver. We often focus on the person behind the wheel, but what about where and when the drinks were poured? That’s a blind spot in most public discourse.

It may be surprising, but in many drunk driving crash investigations, authorities lack the time, resources, or legal framework to fully explore whether an overserving occurred before the crash. That’s precisely where Texas statutes allow the victim’s family to seek answers—and accountability—beyond the criminal case.

Ultimately, the core of these situations extends beyond the immediate collision. Asking who served the alcohol and whether they should have known the driver was already impaired isn’t about blame—it’s about responsibility. And it’s a responsibility the law recognizes for a reason.

Takeaways to consider:

1. Dram shop laws exist to hold more than just the driver accountable when an over‐service may have contributed.
2. Without proper investigation into the alcohol provider’s role, key facts often remain hidden.
3. Even if the victim’s family hasn’t heard of dram shop law before, it may offer legal pathways to find answers and seek justice.