Collin County, TX — November 16, 2025, two people were injured in an alleged drunk driver accident at about 2:15 a.m. along Custer Road.

According to authorities, a 30-year-old man was traveling in a southbound Toyota Corolla on Custer Road (F.M. 2478) at the Parker Road intersection when the accident took place.

The intersection is controlled by a traffic signal. Officials indicate that an eastbound BMW occupied by a 40-year-old man—who had allegedly been under the influence of alcohol at the time—failed to stop for the red light. A collision consequently occurred between the BMWS and the Corolla.

The man from the Corolla reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. The man from the BMW suffered minor injuries, as well, according to reports.

Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identities of the victims—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When I see a report of a serious crash at 2:15 in the morning involving a suspected drunk driver running a red light, I can’t help but think about how often these wrecks follow a pattern that starts hours before impact. It’s not just about what happened in the intersection—it’s about the decisions made leading up to that moment. And sometimes, those decisions don’t begin with the driver alone.

If alcohol was indeed involved in this case, then one question that deserves to be asked is where the driver had been drinking—and whether someone else contributed to putting him on the road in that condition. Under Texas dram shop law, alcohol-serving establishments can be held accountable if they serve someone who is clearly intoxicated and that person goes on to cause a crash. That’s not a loophole—it’s a recognition that the risk doesn’t stop when the bar tab is paid.

In the early morning hours, especially on weekends, crashes like this one are rarely without warning signs. If a business overserved the driver before he ran that red light, there may be a legal and moral obligation to bring that to light. For the person who was seriously hurt, understanding the full story isn’t just about assigning blame—it’s about uncovering every layer of responsibility that allowed the danger to unfold.

Three key takeaways:

  • Texas dram shop law holds alcohol providers accountable if they serve someone who is clearly intoxicated and that person causes harm.
  • Late-night red-light crashes involving suspected impairment often begin with overservice—something that deserves full investigation.
  • Victims of drunk driving crashes may have legal options beyond the driver, including the ability to hold responsible any business that contributed to the driver’s condition.

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