Corpus Christi, TX — May 19, 2025, two pedestrians were injured in an alleged drunk driver accident at about 12:30 a.m. on Caravelle Parkway.
A preliminary accident report indicates that 2019 Honda CR-V was heading northwest from Weber Road when it hit two pedestrians.
One pedestrian, a 19-year-old woman, was seriously injured in the crash, while the other, a 24-year-old woman, suffered minor injuries, according to the report. Their names have not been made public yet.
The Honda driver, who allegedly was driving while intoxicated, was charged with two counts of intoxication assault after the crash, the report states.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Nueces County crash.
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. Two pedestrians seriously hurt by an alleged drunk driver, yet there’s little mention of where the alcohol may have come from, or whether someone else along the way could have stepped in to prevent this.
One of the most important but often overlooked questions in cases like this is, “Where did the driver get their alcohol?” Texas law holds not just drunk drivers accountable, but also bars, restaurants and other alcohol providers who serve obviously intoxicated customers. If the person behind the wheel was visibly impaired and still allowed to keep drinking, the consequences can ripple far beyond one bad decision. That’s exactly the kind of situation dram shop law was designed to address.
Ultimately, holding the driver accountable is just one piece of the puzzle. If a business played a role by overserving, that needs to come to light, not just for the sake of the injured parties, but to help prevent similar harm in the future.
Here are a few things worth considering:
- Texas dram shop law allows those injured by a drunk driver to investigate whether a bar, club or other alcohol provider contributed by serving an obviously intoxicated person.
- Police often don’t have the time or resources to fully explore where the drinking happened, which is why civil investigations matter.
- Many people don’t realize they have legal options in these cases, even when the crash feels like a closed chapter. The law may offer tools they haven’t been told about.
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