Harris County, TX — April 14, 2025, Deputy Orrson, Deputy Soliz, and one other were injured in an alleged drunk driver accident on the I.H. 45. feeder road.
According to authorities, Deputies Orrson and Soliz were occupying a patrol car that was blocking the entrance ramp for Interstate 45 in the vicinity of F.M. 1960 due to a previous crash under investigation when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that the patrol vehicle was struck by a passenger vehicle occupied by a 51-year-old woman who was allegedly under the influence as it attempted to take the closed ramp. Both deputies and the woman suffered injuries of unknown severity and were transported to a medical facility by EMS for treatment.
The woman was reportedly admitted to the hospital for care while the two deputies were released. Authorities have apparently recommended a DWI charge against the woman, as well. 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 reports surface that a driver tried to enter a closed highway ramp and crashed into a marked patrol car, injuring law enforcement officers in the process, it’s only natural to wonder how such a serious lapse in judgment could happen. And when that driver is alleged to have been under the influence of alcohol, it raises an even more important question: where was she drinking before getting behind the wheel?
Far too often, once DWI charges are filed, the investigation stops there. But in cases involving suspected intoxication, the role of alcohol service deserves just as much attention. That’s because under Texas law, alcohol providers have a legal obligation not to serve someone who is obviously intoxicated. If they do—and that person goes on to hurt someone—the provider may also be held responsible under the state’s dram shop laws.
In my experience, the bars and restaurants that break this law rarely do so by mistake. Overservice usually means multiple drinks after the point where someone’s impairment is clear. And when that person then gets behind the wheel and causes harm, the question of who kept serving them becomes critical.
Unfortunately, this part of the investigation often goes overlooked. Limited resources and a focus on immediate criminal charges can leave out important context—like whether a bar or restaurant played a role in putting an impaired driver on the road.
Getting the full story doesn’t just matter for the injured—it also matters for public safety. Holding every responsible party accountable is one of the most effective ways to reduce the number of alcohol-related crashes on Texas roads.
From where I sit, families affected by a crash like this deserve the full story. Figuring out where the driver was drinking is one of the most important steps we can take to help them get answers—and to ensure real accountability.
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