Horizon City, TX — June 15, 2025, one person was injured in an alleged drunk driver accident at about 6:35 p.m. on Horizon Boulevard.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a 1998 Acura Integra was heading south on Eastlake Boulevard when it crashed into a westbound 2020 Hyundai Accent on Horizon Boulevard.
A 76-year-old man who was a backseat passenger in the Hyundai was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report. His name has not been made public yet.
The Hyundai driver, a 34-year-old man, and another passenger, a 6-year-old girl, suffered minor injuries, the report states, while a 36-year-old woman who was riding in the front seat was not hurt.
The Acura driver, who also suffered minor injuries, was charged with driving while intoxicated after the crash, according to the report.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the El Paso 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: where the alcohol came from. A driver now faces DWI charges after a crash in Horizon City that left several people hurt, including an elderly man who was seriously injured. While criminal charges may move forward, Texas law also allows injured parties to ask a different kind of question; one aimed at how this could have been prevented before it ever reached the road.
One of the most important but often overlooked questions in cases like this is, “Where did the driver get their alcohol?” If the accused driver was visibly intoxicated when they were served, and a bar or restaurant chose to serve them anyway, that alcohol provider may share responsibility for the outcome. That’s exactly what Texas dram shop law was designed to address.
It’s not always obvious, but there may be more to this story than people realize. Overservice doesn’t happen in a vacuum; it’s often the result of policies, decisions and practices at a bar or restaurant that put everyone on the road at risk. When someone’s been hurt, the law offers tools that many people don’t know they can use to investigate how and why the crash occurred.
Key Takeaways:
- Texas law allows injured parties to explore whether a bar or restaurant contributed to the crash by overserving a visibly intoxicated person.
- A thorough investigation should include not just the driver’s conduct, but also where they were drinking and whether that alcohol service was legal.
- Many families don’t realize they have the right to hold alcohol providers accountable when their actions play a role in serious injuries.
