Waco, TX — October 3, 2025, two people were injured in an alleged drunk driver accident at about 11:40 p.m. in the 1700 block of Dutton Avenue.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2017 Ford F-150 was heading east on South 17th Street when it collided with a northbound 2012 Jaguar XF, forcing it into a light pole.
Two women riding in the Jaguar, one 30 and the other 19, were seriously injured in the crash, according to the report. Driver Daquan Baisy, 27, suffered minor injuries.
The Ford driver, who suffered minor injuries, was charged with driving while intoxicated after the crash, the report states.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the McLennan 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. A serious crash late at night, two people badly hurt and a driver reportedly charged with DWI; most people will understandably focus on the driver’s actions. But I find myself thinking about what might have happened before anyone got behind the wheel. In particular: Where did the alleged drunk driver get their alcohol?
One of the most important but often overlooked questions in cases like this is whether an alcohol provider may have played a role. Under Texas dram shop law, bars, restaurants or other licensed establishments aren’t allowed to keep serving someone who is clearly intoxicated. If they do, and that person goes on to hurt someone, then the provider may share legal responsibility. That’s not about assigning blame just for the sake of it. It’s about understanding the full chain of events and holding all contributing parties accountable.
If alcohol service was involved here, that should be part of the investigation. But in many cases, those questions don’t get asked unless someone pushes for answers. Police and prosecutors understandably focus on the driver. Dram shop law exists to fill in that other side of the picture, because when someone is seriously hurt, it matters how preventable the whole situation may have been.
Looking at this incident, I keep coming back to this: Some of the people affected may not even realize that the law gives them tools to explore whether an alcohol provider contributed. And if one did, that’s not just relevant for accountability. It’s essential for preventing the next crash.
Key Takeaways:
- Texas dram shop law allows victims to investigate whether a bar, restaurant or other alcohol provider overserved the driver.
- These questions are often overlooked unless someone knows to ask them, but they’re critical in understanding how preventable a crash might have been.
- Legal remedies may exist even when criminal charges are filed against a driver. Dram shop law helps uncover the full picture of responsibility.
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