Lubbock, TX — August 31, 2025, four people were injured following an alleged drunk driver accident at around 11:07 p.m. along Slide Road.
Initial details about the accident say that it happened in the area of the Slide Road and 2nd Drive intersection, just off Loop 289.
According to officials, a Kia Forte was going northeast on 2nd Drive. At Slide Road, the Kia reportedly crashed into a Ford Fusion. As a result, a baby riding in the Kia reportedly was seriously injured. The Ford driver and two passengers in the Kia had reportedly moderate injuries.
The 18-year-old reportedly driving the Kia is accused of being under the influence of alcohol. Authorities recommended charges, including intoxication assault.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
These allegations are obviously serious, but people may put all of their focus on the teenage driver allegedly drunk behind the wheel. That’s understandable, but there’s another important question to consider: Where did the alcohol come from?
It could be something as simple as a family member or older acquaintance providing the alcohol. Or, it could be there’s a local business selling alcohol to underage customers. That could raise even more red flags, as my experience handling cases against hundreds of alcohol providers has shown that establishments breaking one rule are usually breaking more. Should that be swept aside just because there’s a negligent driver facing charges? Of course not.
At the end of the day, accountability means appropriate consequences for all parties involved. Are authorities taking steps to see that happen here?
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