Basic Facts

Crash date: September 13, 2026

Crash location: E. Berry St. & Carey St., Fort Worth, TX

People involved:

  • Unidentified Man, 53
  • Akel Bryant, 30
  • Unidentified Man, 46

Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash?: Yes

Are there possible charges or citations?: Yes

Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash?: Unknown

Accident Report

September 13, 2026, Akel Bryant and one other were injured following a car accident at around 6:24 p.m. along East Berry Street.

Investigators said that the accident happened in the area of the East Berry Street and Carey Street intersection.

According to officials, 30-year-old Akel Bryant and a 46-year-old man were in a Nissan Sentra going northbound along Carey Street. A 53-year-old man was in a Ford Explorer going westbound on Berry. Authorities say that the Ford failed to control speed and crashed into the Nissan.

Reports say that Akel Bryant was seriously injured in the crash. The 53-year-old man had moderate injuries. Authorities allege that driver had been drinking and recommended a DWI charge. Additional details are unavailable.

How Did This Accident Occur?

Authorities alleging that alcohol was a factor here obviously raises red flags. Some folks, though, might just see that as the open-and-shut detail that makes this situation way more simple. In reality, when handled properly, a drunk driving crash can be incredibly challenging. This is because drunk driving accidents often involved an accomplice: a negligent alcohol provider.

Simply put, I’ve been a part of literally hundreds of investigations into alcohol providers who unlawfully over-served patrons and contributed to serious accidents. Bars, liquor stores, restaurants, bowling alleys—if they have a license to serve alcohol, they have rules to follow. It’s frustrating, then, when I see authorities look at a serious crash, find that a driver was drunk, then do nothing beyond see that alleged drunk driver gets a court date. Obviously, drunk drivers need to face appropriate consequences. But if a local alcohol provider also broke the law and contributed to the crash, shouldn’t they also answer for their actions? The answer is obviously yes. That’s not just my opinion; that’s Texas law.

So, evidence might show that this crash all comes down to one person’s reckless decision to get behind the wheel after drinking. That’s up to investigations to say. I just hope the investigations go beyond the crash scene so they can be sure the victims and families affected by this crash are actually getting the full story and have every possible opportunity under the law to pursue a just resolution.

What do you think about this topic? Let me know in the comments below.

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