Collin County, TX — March 3, 2025, Bobby Crabtree and Nancy Wentlandt were killed and one was injured in an alleged drunk driver accident on New Hope Road.
Preliminary details about the accident say that it took place near the intersection of F.M. 409 northwest of Princeton.
According to officials, 64-year-old Bobby Crabtree and 78-year-old Nancy Wentlandt were in a Chevy Equinox going eastbound along New Hope. A Porsche was going westbound when it reportedly collided with the the Chevy. Due to this, Crabtree and Wentlandt were both killed.
In their statements, authorities alleged that the driver of the Porsche was under the influence of alcohol. Right now, potential charges aren’t confirmed. No further information is available.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
If it’s true that alcohol contributed to this accident, it’s important that gets as thorough an investigation as possible. As those investigations proceed, though, it’s important that they don’t simply begin and end at the allegedly intoxicated driver. Often, there is an accomplice who also needs to be held accountable: a negligent alcohol provider.
In Texas, bars and restaurants are prohibited from serving alcohol to someone who is obviously intoxicated. When they ignore that responsibility and serve someone who’s already clearly impaired, they expose themselves to potential consequences. These can include criminal investigations, fines, and liability for the deaths or injuries resulting from the intoxication.
The reason I bring this up is because it’s a subject too often overlooked. In my experience, families don’t just want some “bad guy” to blame. They want to see accountability for what happened. Whether it’s just one reckless individual or multiple parties who broke the law and contributed to a serious accident, all parties need to answer for their actions, and that means there needs to be lengthy, thorough investigations.
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