Cameron County, TX — October 7, 2025, Juan Medina, Julyssa Medina, and one other were injured after an alleged drunk driver accident at 7:35 p.m. on FM 508.
Officials said in initial statements that the accident happened east of Combes at Combes Rio Hondo Road and Breedlove Street.
According to investigators, 25-year-old Juan Medina, 19-year-old Julyssa Medina, and others were in a Chevy Tahoe going westbound on Combes Rio Hondo Road. A Chevy Silverado was going northbound when the driver allegedly ran the stop sign and crashed into the Tahoe.
Juan Medina, Julyssa Medina, and another passenger from the Tahoe were injured in the crash. The Silverado driver allegedly was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. Authorities recommended charges.
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. We hear about a stop sign being ignored, a family getting hurt, and allegations of drunk driving—but rarely do we hear about what might have come before the crash. If alcohol truly played a role here, then we have to ask: Where did the driver get their alcohol, and was it served unlawfully?
That’s the kind of question dram shop law is built to answer. In Texas, bars, restaurants, and other alcohol providers are prohibited from serving someone who is obviously intoxicated. When they do—and that person goes on to hurt others—they can be held accountable for their role in what happened. This isn’t about shifting blame away from the driver. It’s about making sure we aren’t overlooking other contributors who might have helped set a dangerous situation in motion.
It may be easy to assume that the criminal charges end the conversation, but they really just begin it. Full accountability means examining whether others along the way—especially those in the business of serving alcohol—chose to look the other way when they had a chance to intervene. That kind of inquiry doesn’t just help the people involved in this crash—it helps whole community.
Key Takeaways:
- When alcohol is suspected in a serious crash, it’s important to ask where it was consumed and how it was served.
- Texas law allows alcohol providers to be held accountable if they over-serve someone who is obviously intoxicated.
- Accountability shouldn’t stop with the driver if others helped create the conditions for a preventable crash.
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