Update (July 15, 2025): Authorities have identified the passenger who was injured in this accident as Patrick Lamar McGrew, 33. He was riding in a 2014 Lexus IS 250, whose driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated after the crash.
Arlington, TX — June 28, 2025, Angel Alonso was killed in an alleged drunk driver accident at about 4 a.m. on westbound Interstate 30.
Authorities said a Tennessee resident was trying to direct traffic around an accident near Baird Farm Road when he was hit by a car driven by an alleged drunk driver. The car overturned after the collision with the man and his vehicle.
Angel Rufino Alonso, 19, died at the scene of the crash, according to authorities. He had been using the light on his cell phone in an attempt to help cars avoid another accident after crashing into an abandoned car on the shoulder.
The driver of the other car, who reportedly had been swerving before the crash, was charged with driving while intoxicated after testing confirmed she had been drinking, authorities said. She suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the crash.
A passenger in her car was hospitalized with serious injuries, according to authorities.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Tarrant County crash.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When I come across stories like this, I often find myself thinking about the gaps in public understanding around accountability. It’s clear that a young man lost his life while trying to protect others, so the focus, understandably, turns to the driver who now faces serious charges. But beyond that, I find myself asking: was anyone else involved in the chain of decisions that led to this?
Texas law recognizes that in some cases, the responsibility for a crash involving alcohol doesn’t end with the person behind the wheel. If a bar, restaurant or other alcohol provider served someone who was clearly intoxicated, that business may have played a role in what happened next. Identifying where the driver had been drinking, and whether she was visibly impaired at the time, is a critical step that too often gets overlooked.
In the aftermath of a serious incident, it’s easy to assume that the facts are all in. But when alcohol is involved, there’s often more beneath the surface. Dram shop law exists to bring that part of the story into the light; not to assign blame unfairly, but to ensure that every responsible party is held to account.
Three things to consider:
- One of the most important but rarely asked questions is, “Where was the alcohol served, and should it have been?”
- In many cases, law enforcement may not have the capacity to fully investigate overservice without outside help.
- Texas law gives victims and families the right to pursue answers when an alcohol provider may have contributed to a crash; many just don’t realize that option exists.
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