El Paso County, TX — June 28, 2025, three people were injured following an alleged drunk driver accident at around 3:16 a.m. along I-10.
Preliminary information about the crash says it happened in the Anthony area north of El Paso near Valley Chili Road.
According to officials, a 75-year-old Phoenix man and a 70-year-old woman were in a Toyota Rav4 going northbound along the interstate. A Dodge Durango also going northbound reportedly failed to control speed and crashed with the Rav4 as well as a commercial vehicle.
Due to the accident, the woman in the Rav4 was seriously injured. The drivers of the Toyota and the Dodge had reportedly minor injuries. Authorities allege that the Dodge driver was under the influence of alcohol. Charges for intoxication assault were recommended.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When early reports allege alcohol played a role in a serious crash, it’s natural to focus on the driver at fault. But if that driver had been over-served while obviously intoxicated, there may be more to the story than most people realize. Texas law recognizes that accountability doesn’t stop at the steering wheel—it can extend to the person or business that kept serving alcohol past a safe point.
That’s exactly why the state’s dram shop laws exist. They’re not just about punishing wrongdoing; they’re about making sure people harmed in these situations have a path to pursue answers. If a provider contributed to the chain of events by continuing to serve someone who was already clearly intoxicated, the law allows for them to face appropriate consequences, too.
Whether that happened in this crash remains to be seen. But when someone is seriously injured and alcohol is alleged, a full investigation should include more than the crash itself. It should consider what happened in the hours leading up to it.
Key takeaways:
- If alcohol was involved, investigators should ask where the drinking took place and whether it was handled responsibly.
- Texas dram shop law allows injured people to seek accountability from alcohol providers who over-serve obviously intoxicated patrons.
- Full accountability includes understanding both the crash and the decisions that may have led up to it.
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