Bexar County, TX — November 25, 2025, Kai Rodriguez was injured due to an alleged drunk driver accident at approximately 2:30 a.m. along O’Connor Road.
According to authorities, 18-year-old Kai Rodriguez was traveling in a southeast bound Nissan Altima on O’Connor Road at the Corian Springs Drive intersection when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that the Altima apparently failed to yield the right-of-way as it attempted a left turn. However, a collision occurred between the Altima and a speeding northwest bound Volkswagen Passat that was occupied by a 31-year-old man who had allegedly been driving while intoxicated at the time.
Rodriguez reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. He was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. Authorities have recommended DWI charges against the man from the Passat, reports state.
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 I see a report of a serious crash at 2:30 in the morning involving an allegedly intoxicated driver, I think about how easy it is for the focus to land on the decisions made in the moment—who turned, who had the right-of-way. But when impairment is involved, the real story often begins long before anyone reached the intersection.
According to reports, the driver of the oncoming vehicle may have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. If that’s the case, then the question becomes: Where did the drinking take place, and should someone have stepped in before this person got behind the wheel? Texas law doesn’t just hold drivers accountable. Under dram shop law, bars and other establishments can also be held liable if they serve alcohol to someone who is already obviously intoxicated.
Late-night crashes involving alleged drunk drivers often follow a familiar and preventable pattern. If a business overserved this driver and let him walk out the door clearly impaired, that decision may have played a direct role in what happened next. For someone like Kai Rodriguez, who suffered serious injuries, knowing the full chain of events matters—not just for accountability, but for the opportunity to seek meaningful answers and support under the law.
Three key takeaways:
- Texas dram shop law allows injured individuals to pursue claims against alcohol providers who overserve patrons who are clearly intoxicated.
- Crashes involving speeding and suspected drunk driving in the early morning hours often begin at a bar, restaurant, or similar establishment.
- A full investigation should consider not just what happened on the road, but also whether an alcohol provider contributed to the events leading up to the crash.
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