Update (January 29, 2026): Authorities said the driver of the Mercedes-Benz sedan has been charged with intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault in connection with the crash.
Lufkin, TX — January 17, 2026, Dmarcus Hadnot was killed and Paige Turner was injured in a car accident at about 10:15 a.m. in the 3800 block of College Drive.
Authorities said a 2017 Kia sedan was heading west near the entrance to Texas Bible College when it was hit by a 2022 Mercedes-Benz sedan.
Kia driver Dmarcus Juwan Hadnot, 26, of Pollok died in the crash, according to authorities, while passenger Paige Lea Turner, 24, was flown to a Tyler hospital with critical injuries.
The Mercedes driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Angelina County crash at this time. The accident is still under investigation.
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. When someone is charged with intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault, most people understandably focus on the driver’s actions. But from a legal standpoint, that’s only one piece of the story. Especially in Texas, where dram shop law allows families and injured victims to pursue accountability from alcohol providers who may have contributed to the crash by overserving.
In cases like this, one of the most important but often overlooked questions is, “Where did the driver get their alcohol?” If a bar, restaurant or other licensed alcohol provider served someone who was already obviously intoxicated, and that person went on to cause harm, the law allows those affected to hold that business accountable. It’s not always obvious, but there may be more to this story than people realize.
The key here is whether any alcohol service establishments were involved before the crash. That’s the kind of question dram shop law is built to answer. Establishing that kind of responsibility doesn’t undo what’s happened, but it can help provide answers, financial relief and even send a message that over-service has consequences beyond just a bar tab.
It’s clear that more information is still coming out, and nothing is certain yet. But when alcohol-related charges are filed, it’s worth asking whether a business played a role, and whether steps could have been taken earlier to prevent this kind of harm.
Three key takeaways:
- Dram shop law exists to hold alcohol providers accountable if they overserve someone who is clearly intoxicated and that person causes harm.
- Thorough investigations should always ask where the alcohol came from, especially when intoxication charges are involved.
- Families and survivors may have legal options they haven’t considered, even if the driver faces criminal charges. The law offers tools that many people don’t know they can use.
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