Lubbock, TX — June 9, 2025, Chanel Hernandez was injured in an alleged drunk driver accident at about 10:10 p.m. on Loop 289.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu rear-ended a 2015 Dodge Journey while eastbound near Memphis Avenue. The SUV overturned after the collision.
Dodge driver Chanel Hernandez, 27, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.
The Chevrolet driver, who was listed as possibly injured, was cited for speeding, the report states. A blood test showed she was intoxicated at the time of the crash, but there is no indication that any charges have been filed against her at this time.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Lubbock County crash at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When I read about incidents like this one, what stands out to me isn’t just what happened, but what’s missing from the conversation; namely, how the driver who reportedly caused the crash came to be intoxicated in the first place. That may seem like a secondary question, but in many cases, it holds the key to deeper accountability.
If reports are accurate and the driver was legally intoxicated, that opens the door to questions beyond her individual choices. Under Texas law, bars, restaurants and other alcohol providers have a responsibility not to overserve patrons who are obviously intoxicated. If that responsibility was ignored, the consequences can extend far beyond a single poor decision. It’s not always obvious, but there may be more to this story than people realize.
This situation reminds us that intoxication-related crashes don’t always begin behind the wheel; they often start hours earlier, wherever the alcohol was served. Exploring that timeline isn’t just important for legal reasons. It’s how families and communities get answers, and how we begin to address the full scope of harm.
Here are a few points worth keeping in mind:
- One of the most important but often overlooked questions in cases like this is, “Where did the driver get their alcohol?”
- If an alcohol provider overserved someone who was clearly intoxicated, the law allows those affected to hold them accountable.
- Many people don’t realize that Texas law includes protections for victims in these situations, even when the driver is the one most people focus on.
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