Borger, TX — January 18, 2025, Arley Morales was killed in a pedestrian versus alleged drunk driver accident shortly after 1:45 a.m. on N. Harvey Street.
According to authorities, 26-year-old Amarillo man Arley Morales was on foot near the intersection of North Harvey Street and East 6th Street when the accident took place.
Details surrounding the accident remain unclear. Officials indicate that Morales was was struck by a vehicle with an allegedly drunk driver behind the wheel. He reportedly suffered critical injuries due to the collision and was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive immediate treatment. However, he was ultimately unable to overcome the severity of his injuries, having there been declared deceased. Authorities have recommended charges of Intoxication Manslaughter against the 23-year-old woman who had been driving. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a pedestrian is struck and killed, it’s always important to ask how such a preventable event occurred. In this case, authorities allege that the driver responsible was intoxicated, which raises additional critical questions about the events leading up to the crash.
One key question is whether the driver had been drinking at a bar, restaurant, or other establishment before getting behind the wheel. Texas law prohibits alcohol providers from serving someone who is obviously intoxicated, and if an establishment overserved this driver, they could share responsibility for what happened. Dram shop laws are designed to hold those providers accountable and discourage reckless alcohol service, helping to prevent incidents like this from happening in the first place.
It’s worth emphasizing that most drunk drivers don’t consume all their alcohol at home before deciding to drive. Instead, they often come from places where staff ignored signs of intoxication and continued serving them. Investigating where the driver had been drinking can help ensure all contributing factors are addressed and that any establishment breaking the law faces consequences.
For those affected by this accident, getting the full truth about what happened isn’t just about accountability—it’s also about ensuring that businesses understand their role in protecting the public. Holding establishments accountable under the law helps create a safer environment for everyone. This kind of diligence is a necessary step in reducing the number of lives lost to alcohol-related crashes on Texas roads.
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