Fort Worth, TX — September 14, 2025, Brytni Elliott was killed and Spencer Elliott and two others were injured in an alleged drunk driver accident on Boat Club Road.
Preliminary details released by authorities say that the crash took place early Sunday near the intersection of Boat Club Road and Ten Mile Bridge Road.
According to officials, Brytni Elliott, Spencer Elliott, and their daughter were in a vehicle going along Boat Club Road at the time. Authorities say that a Dodge Ram was going the wrong way, resulting in a collision.
As a result of the crash, Brytni Elliott was fatally injured. Spencer Elliott, his daughter, and the alleged wrong-way driver reportedly had serious injuries.
At this time, authorities allege that the Dodge driver was drunk at the time. They say charges are pending for intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When I read about a family hit by a wrong-way driver, especially in the early hours of a weekend morning, one question immediately comes to mind: Was this preventable? If allegations of drunk driving are confirmed, then the answer could very well be yes—and not just because someone chose to drive impaired, but because someone else may have over-served that driver in the first place.
In cases like this, criminal charges are often the beginning of the story, not the end. That’s because Texas law recognizes that some drunk drivers don’t become dangerously impaired on their own. If a bar, restaurant, or other alcohol provider served the alleged wrong-way driver while they were obviously intoxicated, that establishment may have played a role in the events that unfolded. The law provides a pathway to hold those providers accountable—not to point fingers, but to demand better from the businesses responsible for following the rules.
Holding an alcohol provider responsible isn’t just about justice after the fact. It’s also one of the only real incentives bars and restaurants have to take overservice seriously. When the only consequence of overserving is a citation or a slap on the wrist, some businesses simply won’t change. But when their responsibility extends to the harm caused by the patrons they overserve, it forces them to think twice about serving that next drink.
Key Takeaways:
- If alcohol is confirmed as a factor, Texas dram shop law may apply—especially if the driver was obviously intoxicated when last served.
- Wrong-way crashes like this one often involve extreme intoxication, which should prompt a full investigation into where the driver had been drinking.
- Accountability doesn’t end with the driver—Texas law allows for a closer look at whether a negligent alcohol provider also contributed to the harm.
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