Montgomery County, TX — December 2, 2025, two children were injured in an alleged drunk driver accident at about 6:10 p.m. on State Highway 75.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2014 Lexus IS was heading north when it collided with a southbound 2011 Toyota Venza north of Ada.

Two children in the Toyota, a 12-year-old girl and a 4-year-old girl, were seriously injured in the crash, according to the report. Driver Thuy Nguyen, 33, and an 11-year-old girl suffered minor injuries.

The Lexus driver, who also suffered serious injuries, was charged with intoxication assault and driving on the wrong side of the road in a no-passing zone after the crash, the report states.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Montgomery County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

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, particularly when young children are involved and alcohol is believed to be a factor. The focus often rests solely on the driver’s decisions, but very few people stop to ask what led up to those choices. Specifically: Where did the driver get their alcohol? And should someone else have stepped in before the crash ever happened?

In Texas, the law recognizes that alcohol-related crashes don’t occur in isolation. If a licensed alcohol provider served a visibly intoxicated person who then went on to cause harm, that provider may share responsibility under what’s known as dram shop law. It’s not always obvious, but there may be more to this story than people realize, especially given that authorities have already brought intoxication-related charges against the driver.

When alcohol plays a role in a crash that leaves multiple people hurt, especially children, it’s critical to consider the broader chain of accountability. That includes whether the driver was overserved at a bar, restaurant or other licensed establishment. These are questions that can be answered with the right investigation, but they’re not always asked unless someone knows to push for them.

Looking at this incident through that lens, three important things stand out:

1. One of the most important but often overlooked questions in cases like this is, “Where did the driver get their alcohol?” If they were served while clearly intoxicated, that could open the door to liability for the alcohol provider.
2. Families affected by these crashes often don’t realize the law offers tools to hold everyone accountable, not just the driver. Dram shop claims exist specifically for situations like this, but most people have never heard of them.
3. A full investigation should include more than just the scene of the crash. It should look at what happened in the hours beforehand. That’s the kind of question dram shop law is built to answer.